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3:30 pm
Thursday, 16 October 2008
The Rainier Club
820 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
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| "Navigating a Successful Strategy in Aerospace & Defense Through Turbulent Skies" Conference |
In the midst of challenges and concerns about the future role of the aerospace & defense industry in our region, the British-American Business Council & the French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest are pleased to bring you a half day conference that explores the topic through two panels, "The Technology Angle" moderated by James Morris, Boeing Vice President (retired), J2 Ventures, and "The Wall Street Angle" moderated by Thomas Captain, Principal, Deloitte LLP, Vice Chairman, Global & US Aerospace & Defense Industry Leader.
The conference will be capped off by a
wrap-up presentation by
Honorary British Consul Robert W. Cremin, Esterline Technologies Chairman/President/CEO. |
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"The Technology Angle"  Moderator: James Morris,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Vice President (Retired), J2 Ventures
During these turbulent times, there are many issues in the technology arena that the Aerospace & Defense Industry has to deal with: future Defense Department budgets, ailrine financial health, long and short term price of oil, impact of our products on our environment, airport & airway congestion and probability of continued air travel growth are just a sampling. This panel will explore technology that can deal with product improvement areas such as fuel efficiency, emissions control and operating economics, as well as mergers and acquisitions to gain the cirtical mass to apply to the issues.
Panelists:
Toni Excoffon, Aircelle
Dominic Horwood, Rolls-Royce
Dr. Mark Tuttle, University of Washington
Sergio vonBorries, Naverus
"The Wall Street Angle"
Moderator: Thomas Captain, Vice Chairman and Global & US Leader of Deloitte's Aerospace & Defense Industry Group
What are the major issues and challenges that institutiional shareholders see in the industry, what has been the historical stock market performance of the industry, on a comparative basis, and what are the drivers of shareholder return? These questions and an analysis of our regional competitiveness of workforce, cost of living, cost of design and manufacturing, supplier proximity, cultural environment, government tax burden, and infrastructure compared with other A&D industry focused states will be explored.
Panelists:
Peter S. Jacobs, Ragen MacKenzie
Deborah Knutson, Snohomish County EDC
Alan Robinson, RBC Wealth Management
Robert Toomey, D.A. Davidson |
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The British-American Business Council and the French-American Chamber of Commerce are grateful for the outstanding support of the Robert Cremin, James Morris, Thomas Captain, panelists and sponsors who are generously providing us with the framework for an outstanding Pacific Northwest aerospace & defense related event. It is our hope that you will attend and invite your clients and colleagues. In anticipation of that, we want you to know that our space is limited and that registering now will ensure your attendance.
Please feel free to call our offices for further information:
BABC 206-236-2116
FACC 206-443-4703
Sincerely,
Christine
Christine Fauske, President/CEO
British-American Business Council--Pacific Northwest |
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