Patrick Haywood

Patrick Haywood has over three decades of experience in the aerospace and materials industries, currently serving as the VP and General Manager, as well as CEO, at Safran since 2000. Prior roles at Safran include VP Wheels & Brakes and Engineering Manager. Previously, Patrick held the position of Director of Operations at Park Electrochemical from 1996 to 2000 and Manufacturing Manager at BP Chemicals HITCO from 1990 to 1996. Early career experience includes a supervisory role at Cytec Engineered Materials. Patrick earned an MBA from the University of Cincinnati and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University. Educational background also includes studies at Joel E Ferris and the University of Idaho.