Foram Brown - Executive Search For Aerospace & Defense

As an Engineering Leader, I understand the challenges you face.

I build executive teams for venture and private equity-backed companies in Aerospace & Defense.

I focus on placing C-Suite, EVP, SVP, and VP leaders in Engineering, Product and Technology.

95% of the leaders placed have been women or from an ethnic minority.

83% of placements have been completed within 6 weeks or less, transforming teams and driving growth.

Ready to build your leadership? Let’s connect and build the future together.

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Chief Executive Officer

Alstom

Led an engineering team of 230 through the $6B Bombardier & Alstom merger.

Vice President of Engineering

Bombardier Transportation

Managed a global team of 230 engineers.

Delivered train projects worth over $1 billion. 

Hired over 30 leaders, managers, engineers and specialists.

Improved engineering cycle by 20% by vertically integrating design and manufacturing. 

 Managed budgets exceeding $150 million annually.

Led product line standardization, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Fostered innovation, achieving multiple patents and a 15% boost in reliability.

Rolls-Royce

Led the Ultra-Fan engine prototype development (Advance3).

Managed 125 Power Transmission components, delivering on a £35M budget.

Oversaw a global team of 120, streamlining engineering, supply chain and manufacturing.

Hired Engineering Program Managers, Contractors and Specialists to deliver on Time, Quality and Cost.

Developed strategies with 90% of UK suppliers for efficient delivery.

Ensured FAA and EASA compliance, achieving full component sign-off.

Director of Engineering

Led a global team of 50 engineers and specialists.

Supported department leaders with identifying gaps and hiring.

Delivered engine component upgrades within a £2.8 million budget.

Managed compliance with ISO9001 and FAA/EASA standards for all modifications.

Senior Engineering Program Manager

Led a team of 18 to achieve FAA/EASA certification for Trent 1000, a $15 million milestone.

Hired 2 test specialists and 1 certification specialist.

Managed a team of 12 specialists post-Qantas Flight 32, delivering a robust engine protection solution.

Coordinated global fleet testing for Trent engines, optimizing test bed availability and capacity.

Test Team Lead

Grew the team from 7 to 10 and developed FADEC for the Trent XWB engine, ensuring readiness for the first run.

Coordinated with Airbus and partners, meeting standards (ARP4754, DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).

Integration Team Lead

Developed FADEC and health monitoring system requirements, meeting ARP4754A, DO-178, and DO-331 standards.

Managed the architecture evolution process, ensuring compliance with DOORS requirements.

System Engineer

AstraZeneca

Managed Building Management Systems (BMS) for the entire Charnwood facility.

Engineering Success Through Diverse Leadership | Empowering Companies with Top-tier Talent | Fueling Innovation, Growth & Positive Impact.

You’re stretched thin, aren't you?

* Your engineering deliverables are late.
* Your customers are unhappy.
* Your outsourcing partners are delivering poor quality.
* Your time is consumed by firefighting instead of building.

As an engineering leader, I know how relentless it can feel. 

The pressure to deliver on Quality, Time, and Cost is unrelenting, and hiring or building the right team often feels like just another impossible task on an overflowing to-do list.

That’s where I come in.

I help Aerospace, Space & Defense companies solve their toughest leadership challenges through consulting and executive search.

🚀 As a consultant, I work alongside you to:
↳ Step into fractional leadership roles like VP, COO, or CTO to stabilize and drive business forward.
↳ Improve engineering delivery by identifying bottlenecks and implementing sustainable solutions.
↳ Solve outsourcing issues by ensuring quality and timelines are met.

🚀 As an executive recruiter, I:
↳ Find and place the transformative leaders who can scale your business, drive growth, and deliver results.
↳ Leverage a Systems Engineering approach to ensure every hire is aligned with your mission, not just your job description.

I’ve helped leaders like you:
🚀 CEOs like Andy secure a COO who raised $100M in funding.
🚀 SVPs like Sarah fill critical VP of Engineering roles in 4 weeks.
🚀 CEOs like Lauren find a CTO for a hydrogen tech startup.
🚀 Investors like John hire a CEO in just 6 weeks.

You don’t need to tackle these challenges alone. 

Whether you’re firefighting delivery issues, building a leadership pipeline, or scaling for growth, I’m here to help you solve the immediate problems and create a path forward.

Let’s explore how I can help you transform your team, deliver results, and get back to focusing on what really matters. Reach out today & let's get started!

Cheers,
Foram

Email: info@forambrown.com
Phone or Text: +14086002785

Foram Brown

What do you get from working with me?

Muscle building. You think even more strategically about tough challenges instead of just reacting to problems. Get better at having difficult conversations. Stop avoiding conflict and start addressing what's actually broken.

Your teams take ownership without you having to micromanage, and learn how to trust each other enough to do real work together.

As a result you spend less time putting out fires and more time building. And you lose less good people and aren't constantly working around issues.

I've been doing this for +15 years. I use assessments to show you what's really going on, then we fix it together through coaching, training, and facilitation.

Managing people for the first time and struggling to be assertive without being overbearing, or to manage conflict and foster the right team dynamics? 

Want to get C-suite ready? Or add dimension to your already stellar identity?

Let's talk about how you could work with me.

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