When the position of president and CEO of Flight Safety Foundation became available, it was immediately appealing to me. I recently had retired from International Aero Engines and was debating my next move. I’ve spent my entire career in aviation, in roles that focused on safety and quality as well as positions in marketing and sales. The opportunity to work at the Foundation and lead this team was irresistible.
As anyone who has spent time in aviation knows, Flight Safety Foundation is the voice of safety. It is the conscience of the industry. While many great organizations work on safety, there is not another group out there whose sole focus is on aviation safety. Safety is the mission of the Foundation and has been since its founding in 1947.
One of our challenges in 2014 and in the future is the belief that the industry has succeeded in its safety mission. We are safe. I won’t argue about that, and we all should be proud of our industry’s record. But we cannot lose our …
