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Brian Gora

Executive, Aviation & Aerospace

Brian Gora, an Experienced Global Executive

Brian Gora's Bio:

My name is Brian Gora and I am a seasoned Global Senior Executive with many years of increasing worldwide President level P&L responsibility in diverse and highly complex industrial/technology businesses. I have significant global experience having lived in Europe as an expatriate and served on/chaired multiple international joint ventures as well as leading large, multi-national businesses with sites around the globe. I have a proven track record to effectively assess current state performance and develop solid strategies and action plans to quickly deliver strong financial and operational results with a significant emphasis on developing future leaders. I have served on several non-profit and for-profit boards. I am a licensed pilot in both airplanes and helicopters and a former U.S. Army Aviation Officer. Specialties: P&L Leadership, Turnarounds, Aggressive Growth, Leading Change, Strategy, M&A, Portfolio Management, International Operations, Global Joint Ventures, Continuous Improvement/Lean, New Product Introduction, Executive Customer Relationships, Leadership Development and Mentoring, Public Speaking, Board Membership, Military Combat Operations

Brian Gora's Experience:

  • Independent Director at Privately held Manufacturing Company

    2012 - Present | Central United States

    Serve as Independent Board Member for a Central U.S. based manufacturing company with multiple facilities.

  • Board Member/Past President at University of North Dakota Aerospace Alumni Advisory Board

    1996 - Present

    Advises the Dean of the John D. Odegard School for Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota. Participate in semi-annual formal board meetings as well as interacting with students and faculty to provide relevant industry experience. A key part of the school accreditation, board members also interact with the accrediting body on a periodic basis.

  • Board of Directors Oversight Committee Co-chair at Silicon Sensing Systems Ltd

    2009 - 2012

    Served as the parent company officer on the Steering Committee providing over-sight to the Board of Directors of the Joint Venture between Goodrich and Sumitomo Precision Products. The JV manufactures MEMs based inertial sensors for Aerospace, Automotive and other markets.

  • President/GM at Goodrich

    1997 - 2012

    Extensive global experience as a GM/President in complex and highly engineered Aerospace & Defense product and systems businesses. Continually increasing P&L experience beginning with $100M and culminating over $1.2B. Led a $700+M P&L as an expatriate in the U.K. and have significant International JV experience as a Board Member on JV's in four different countries. Tremendous M&A experience evaluating many properties and completing three acquisitions with total acquisition capital of $450M+. Developed and launched a corporate-wide “Leadership Academy” focused on energy management and experiential learning for current and future leaders.

  • Board Member/Vice Chair at 360 Communities

    2008 - 2011

    Non-profit organization serving families in need across Dakota County.

  • Board Member at Goodrich-CESA Joint Venture

    2003 - 2006

    Manufacturing joint venture primarily focused on Aerospace flight control actuation products and sub-systems.

  • Board Member at Goodrich-PT Pindad Joint Venture

    2003 - 2006

    Manufacturing joint venture primarily focused on precision machining of Aerospace flight control actuation products and sub-systems.

  • Board Member/Chairman at Goodrich-HAECO Joint Venture

    1998 - 2001

    Repair and overhaul joint venture primarily focused on Aircraft wheel and brake products and systems.

  • Board Member at Chamber of Commerce

    1998 - 2001

    Local Chamber of Commerce serving the Troy/Dayton, Ohio area.

  • Manager/Director at Michelin

    1990 - 1997

    Experience in sales, marketing and manufacturing operations with the Aircraft Tire division of Michelin. Continually increasing responsibility beginning as the West Coast Regional Sales Manager and then quickly promoted to Plant Manager of the Los Angeles Service Center. Subsequently relocated to North Carolina and served as Director, Marketing and Sales for all aircraft tire product lines worldwide.

  • Aviation Officer at US Army

    1983 - 1990

    Commissioned in the U.S. Army as an Armor officer at Ft. Knox, KY. Honor Graduate (2nd in class) at flight school and then completed the AH-1 transition course before being assigned to Ft. Wainwright, AK. Served as Attack Helicopter platoon leader and Flight Operations Officer. Transferred to Ft. Ord, CA and served as Flight Operations officer, Assistant Battalion Operations Officer, Attack Helicopter Commander and Battalion Logistics Officer (S4). Served as Company Commander in Panama as part of the 7th ID Aviation Task Force. Hand picked to serve as Assistant Brigade Operations Officer for the Aviation OPPLAN development and execution during Operation Just Cause.

Brian Gora's Education:

  • Center for Creative Leadership

    2005 – 2005

  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte

    1995 – 1996
    Concentration: Business Administration and Management, General

  • Leadership Charlotte

    1995 – 1995

  • The University of North Dakota

    1979 – 1983
    Bachelor of Science (BS)
    Concentration: Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

Brian Gora's Interests & Activities:

Cycling, Golf, Boating, Fishing, Puzzles, Hiking, Music, Flying, Public Speaking, Community Service, Board Membership, Motorcycles, Trap Shooting, Leadership Development and Mentoring.




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