Charl Cilliers

Charl Cilliers is an experienced engineering executive currently serving as Vice President of Engineering at VIAVI Solutions and Cobham Wireless. With a robust background in R&D management, Charl oversees significant engineering teams across multiple continents, managing budgets exceeding $40 million. Previous roles include Engineering Director at Aeroflex, where accountability for the full R&D budget and development activities involved leadership of over 300 engineers. Charl's career commenced at Grintek Communications Systems, advancing from Development Engineer to Technical Manager of the digital division. Educational qualifications include both M-Eng and B-Eng degrees in Communications Engineering from Stellenbosch University.