Laura Holmes
Angestellt, CEO, thyssenkrupp Aerospace Germany GmbH
Essen, Germany
Timeline
Professional experience for Laura Holmes
Current 8 years and 5 months, since May 2016
CEO
thyssenkrupp Aerospace Germany GmbH
Drive strategy, direction and performance of thyssenkrupp global aerospace business, with responsibility for providing comprehensive supply chain solutions, including the delivery of materials (primarily aluminum, titanium and steel) and value-added services to thousands of customers across the industry worldwide.
4 years and 3 months, Mar 2012 - May 2016
Managing Director
Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH (part of UTC)
Launched PWAEI business (following acquisition of all rights and responsibilities formerly held by Rolls-Royce in IAE International Aero Engines AG), which included all aspects of company / program management, from procurement to engineering to product delivery and quality for V2500 engine high pressure compressor parts and final assembly services.
1 year and 7 months, Sep 2010 - Mar 2012
Director, Spares
IAE International Aero Engines AG (with UTC)
Directed engine spare parts business, including achievement of financial plan, management of customer base, oversight of supply chain, coordination of logistics/delivery across multiple locations and quality.
4 years and 3 months, Jul 2006 - Sep 2010
General Manager, Customer Training
Pratt & Whitney (part of UTC)
Managed global training team for both commercial and military programs, serving over 20,000 customers and guests annually. Transformed facilities into world-class conference and visitor centers, and spearheaded the development of new products, driving significant increases in revenue and customer satisfaction.
11 months, Sep 2005 - Jul 2006
Manager, Training and Development for Sales, Marketing & Customer Service
Pratt & Whitney (part of UTC)
Developed and launched a global training program for 200+ people as part of overall organizational transformation efforts, targeting key skill sets to motivate and enhance team performance, and ultimately increase revenue and customer satisfaction. Involved detailed cross-cultural project plan and effective communications.
1 year and 5 months, Apr 2004 - Aug 2005
General Manager, Product Sales
Pratt & Whitney (part of UTC)
Drove achievement of annual part repair sales targets across multiple facilities/sales teams in USA and Asia.
4 years and 5 months, Nov 1999 - Mar 2004
Manager, Product Sales
Pratt & Whitney (part of UTC)
Directed sales and business development activities for engine part repairs to MRO customers, growing revenue significantly through increase in market share as well as addition of new product and service offerings.
7 years and 4 months, May 1992 - Aug 1999
Marketing Manager
Dynapower Corporation
Responsible for all elements of marketing, from communications to product strategy. Highly involved in electrical power conversion and transformers product lines, and business negotiations/partnership with AlliedSignal.
Educational background for Laura Holmes
2010 - 2011
General Manager Development Program
Duke University
2007 - 2007
Executive Development Program
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
1994 - 1996
Master of Business Administration
University of Vermont
3 years and 11 months, Aug 1988 - Jun 1992
Business Administration
University of Vermont
Languages
English
First language
German
Basic
Italian
Basic
Spanish
Basic