Charlie Johnston

Charlie brings extensive international senior executive experience across major industrial sectors with a primary focus on Aerospace and Defense. Charlie has a MBA from the University of the West of Scotland and has been leading, and restructuring businesses in the Aerospace & Defence sector for over 43 years through a variety of senior leadership roles with, among others, Airbus, BAE Systems, Goodrich / UTC, GKN and Esterline Technologies. Most recently Charlie served as CEO of a technology start-up engaged in developing a wireless Li-ion BMS and before that as President of Esterline’s Advanced Sensors business with manufacturing and aftermarket service facilities in France, UK, Asia, USA, and Mexico. Charlie’s experience ranges from Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, General Management, Program Management, Business and Product Development, Commercial / Contracts, Aftermarket Spares & MRO, and Lean / Continuous Improvement. Since 2018, Charlie has been supporting the Aerospace & Defence sector in an advisory capacity.