Cold spray solutions provider Titomic announced the appointment of Dr Patricia Dare to lead its defence and aerospace efforts in the United States.
Dr Dare’s extensive experience and industry know-how will help Titomic forge stronger ties and inroads within the defence sector, enhancing the ASX-listed company’s strategic position and growth prospects.
“I am thrilled to team up with Titomic at a time when cold spray is emerging as a viable manufacturing, coating, and repair technology for the Aerospace and Defence sector,” said Dr Dare.
She added, “The technology has an important role to play in further advancing our warfighting capabilities and protecting our Homeland and NATO allies.”
Dr Dare brings over 30 years of experience in the defence industry. With her background working for companies like Boeing, Raytheon, Lockheed, and others, she is suited to drive Titomic’s increased sales efforts in the US with a specific focus on the defence industry.
Her roles include ‘Huntsville Site Executive’ and ‘Requirements and Capabilities Executive Director’ for Raytheon Technologies’ Strategic Deterrence Systems; Business Development Director and Director of Integrated Planning and Schedule for Boeing; Program Director for the Targets and Countermeasures Program, Deputy of Operations and Business Development Director at Lockheed Martin; and numerous program management and engineering leadership roles at Honeywell International.
Herbert Koeck, managing director of Titomic, commented: “I am delighted that Patricia has agreed to work with Titomic and spearhead our US Aerospace and Defence efforts. She has a proven track record in building critical relationships and delivering mission-critical projects to the Defence and Aerospace sector.”
He added, “Titomic has made great progress in developing its capabilities to manufacture high-value add components as well as deliver coating and repair solutions to the defence sector, enabling battle damage repair in-field and forward maintenance, enhancing battle readiness, and prolonging mission capability.”
“With Dr. Dare on our team, we are continuing to invest in our US operations and efforts to bring our innovative solutions to the broader Aerospace and Defence market,” Koeck concluded.
Dr Dare’s credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of South Florida and executive education courses from the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon, the Defense Acquisition University, and various industry training programs.
Additionally, Dr Dare has served on the foundation board of directors for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, The University of Alabama, Huntsville, Engineering board, Huntsville/Madison Chamber board, and the Committee 100 Board.
