James Callanan

James Callanan is an accomplished professional in the aerospace and defense industry with extensive experience in project and operational management. Currently serving as the Managing Director for Flight Avionics UK at Thales since December 2019, Callanan oversees international military programs and has previously held key positions including Operations Director and Head of Bids & Programmes within the Training & Simulation sector. Prior experience includes roles at Collins Aerospace and Rockwell Collins, where responsibilities involved strategic planning and programme delivery across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Callanan's career includes significant contributions at BAE Systems, focusing on supply chain management and project leadership for naval programs, and an early role in business management at BT Global Services. Academically, Callanan holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management from Lancaster University and a BA Hons in Business Studies from the University of Liverpool.