Alek Derejian

Experience

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  Rolls-Royce

  Sept 2001 - Jul 2011

  • Flight test technical lead on Trent 700 trials with Airbus and Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong• Engine and testbed instrumentation systems, working with Airbus and BAE Systems• Flight testing, airworthiness and certification work on RB 211 - Trent series engines, Adour, T56, RB199. Airframe integration experience on A330, BAE Systems Hawk, Panavia Torando.• Team leader: Electronics, Instrumentation, Electronic Ground Support Equipment, Test-bed instrumentation, Flight data analysis, Speed, Temperature, Pressure, Fuel flow, Vibration and Strain Measurement Show less

  • Technical Lead Outsourcing & Offshoring - Bangalore

    May 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Programme Lead - Trent 1000 Assembly & Test

    May 2008 - May 2009

  • Electonics and Instrumentation Engineer

    Sept 2001 - May 2008
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  Rolls-Royce

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2018

  • Operations management of 26 regional offices across EMEA and APAC, covering Field Service Support, Regional Strategy and Business Development with a budget £13m• Responsible for Governance, Compliance, Finance, Tax, Export Control, Security, IT and Suppliers• Led several organisational design and business transformation projects • Accredited Enterprise Risk Facilitator and Mentor (aligned with ISO 31000)• Strategic risk analysis and reporting to the Group Executive Leadership Team and the Board• Developed the Group Political Risk Management process• Specialised in aerospace engineering, operations, supply chain, IT, strategy and political risk• Business continuity planning and crisis management Designed and implemented the Enterprise Risk Management and Business Continuity framework for RR across North-East Asia Member of the China leadership teamDelivered training, coaching and mentoring to 700 colleagues in supply chain, engineering, sales and customer services teamsSupported the sales and business development team on key campaigns and customer events

  • International Business Operations Manager

    Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Enterprise Risk Manager - UK HQ

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Enterprise Risk Manager - Greater China and North-East Asia

    Sept 2011 - Jun 2014
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  Airwork Holdings Ltd

  Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  Head of Overhaul

  • CAA NZ, EASA and FAA Part 145 Senior Person and EASA Pt145 deputy to the CEO• Honeywell, Airbus and Breeze Eastern OEM approved service centre including R-R M250 capability• Responsible for Safety, P&L, Strategy and Operations of three overhaul shops for Turbines, Dynamic Components and Hoists• Implementing production planning and a culture of customer excellence and continuous improvement

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  Rocket Lab

  Dec 2020 - now

  Responsible for the day-to-day operations of Rocket Lab in New Zealand, managing a number of cross-functional teams spanning development, test, and production. Director – Propulsion Test Complex leading the team charged with component testing, engine assembly, engine testing, stage testing and R&D for the Rutherford and Curie engines.

  • Vice President - New Zealand Operations

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Director - Propulsion Test Complex

    Dec 2020 - Oct 2022