Patrice Coulaud

Patrice Coulaud has extensive experience in the aviation and automotive industries, primarily with Airbus Helicopters since 2007, where roles have included Program Manager, Key Strategic Supplier Manager for Avionics, Mission Systems Strategic Buyer, Airframe Tooling Department Manager, and Local Manager for the Serial Design Office for Airframe. Key achievements include managing contract negotiations for mission systems, overseeing tooling department operations, and directing airframe design teams. Prior experience at GKN Driveline involved platform engineering management for Renault-Nissan and technical relations with Ford. Educational background includes an MPhil in Materials Engineering from the University of Nottingham and a degree in Materials Engineering from Polytech Montpellier.