“The Presidents Club: A Fireside Chat on Defense, Commercial Aerospace and M&A”

Orange County Chapter meeting in Irvine on November 2, 2023

The aerospace & defense industries are in the midst of an exciting but dynamic era impacted by multiple forces, including technological change, a robust but uneven commercial market recovery, geopolitical conflicts, resilient M&A and supply chain complexities, among others.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, November 2, (Networking and Breakfast: 7:00-7:30am & Meeting: 7:30–9:00am) who our distinguished panel of industry executive leaders: Jeff Johnston (President, DAC Engineered Products), Tony Koblinski (Chief Executive Officer, Karman Space & Defense), Jim Simpkins (CEO, Aero Turbine), and moderator Francis Tran (Co-Head of Aerospace & Defense, Lincoln International), who are at the forefront of navigating privately held A&D enterprises in this changing environment. Join us for a thoughtful discussion on some of the most important topics currently facing aerospace & defense Presidents / CEOs, including but not limited to:

• Outlook for the defense & commercial aerospace industries
• Opportunities for private market suppliers
• Technology change and AI
• Insider views on successful M&A deals
• Addressing the supply chain
• The future convergence of space in the broader supply chain
• Trends in the aftermarket

The meeting is free for members and $30 for non-members ($40 after October 26).  Register at https://adfococt23.eventbrite.com.

The Orange County chapter is hosted by Moss Adams.