Pattonair, the global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, has welcomed Kieran Murphy and Martin Cole into the newly-created positions of Innovation Manager at its Derby headquarters.
Their appointments come at an exciting time for the company, which has embarked on a US$1.9 billion merger with US-based Wesco Aircraft Holdings and acquired aircraft spares company Adams Aviation.
Murphy has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry and has a widespread knowledge of digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI). A previous role saw him working at Rolls-Royce’s R2 Data Labs identifying and implementing opportunities for digital transformation within the business.
Cole brings more than ten years’ experience in the automotive, nuclear, aerospace and defence sectors to his new role.
Both men are joining a team of seven innovation and data specialists and will report to Jason Rance, Pattonair’s Global Innovation Director. Their appointments build on the company’s commitment to recruit the best talent in the region to maintain its position as the aerospace sectors leading provider of innovative supply chain solutions.
