Chris Gilmore

Chris Gilmore is an accomplished senior manager with extensive experience in aerospace program management and business development, currently serving at Spirit AeroSystems since 2007. Key roles include leadership of a $10M NASA R&D program focused on high-rate composite aircraft manufacturing, management of a diverse proposal team that generated over $2B in submissions with a win rate exceeding 40%, and the establishment of a corporate Integration Management Office. Chris's prior experience at Hawker Beechcraft Corporation and Boeing Aircraft Company spans program management, production planning, and manufacturing roles, with proven success in increasing gross margins and fostering international customer relationships. Chris holds an MBA from Newman University and a BS in E-Commerce from Friends University.