Karlsen Associates, led by Hans Karlsen, has over 25 years of international experience as a CEO, advisor, board member, strategist, entrepreneur, aerospace engineer, and start-up founder in aviation, space, satellite communications, and defence sectors.
He is an MBA-qualified Chartered Engineer, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and a former military officer. Additionally, he is an EU-appointed expert on Entrepreneurship and Governance, a former committee member of the Institute of Directors, a qualified commercial pilot as well as a current offshore RYA Yachtmaster and sailing instructor.
He has held several executive leadership roles that led to the creation and commercialisation of a multi-billion-dollar global aerospace and space industry, transformed a manufacturer into the world's leading avionics producer, developed a major airline flight operation IT system, facilitated a global satcom system procurement, and, as an entrepreneur, commercialised several mission-critical satcom systems. He also headed up the contract delivery and supply chain management of a military helicopter design and manufacturing program.
He is also an Associate Senior Advisor with PA Consulting and Stellar Solutions Aerospace.
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