Dear MBA Association Member,

Event  - Bombardier Aerospace case study – "Staying alive in the new age of Global competition"

Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, is an integral part of the world's third largest civil aircraft manufacturer and a leader in the commercial and business aircraft markets. With some 5000 employees and a century of aviation experience, Bombardier Belfast is one of the largest aerospace companies in the UK and produces around 10% of NI manufacturing exports.

Since acquiring Short Brothers plc in 1989, Bombardier has invested over £1.4 billion in plant, machinery, facilities, product development and training, which has helped ensure that its UK operation is at the leading edge of aerospace technology. In association with other European companies and universities, Bombardier Aerospace, participates in a range of major UK and European research programmes. www.aero.bombardier.com

Stephen Cowan will host the event on behalf of Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast. He is General Manager of Supply Chain & Hawlmark Fabrication Facility

Stephen has worked in Bombardier Aerospace for 23 years and has held many senior and important posts during his successful career. Stephen was appointed Director Supply Chain in 2005 which has 486 personnel and manages $US560m across 1100 vendors.

Appointed General Manager of Supply Chain & Hawlmark Fabrication Facility in 2008, Stephen is a member of the Bombardier Belfast Leadership & Strategy Board Teams and is involved in several UK committees. He holds an MBA from the University of Ulster and is an active member of the MBA Association of Ireland.

Agenda

Date: Thursday 24th June

Venue: Bombardier Aerospace Belfast, Airport Road, Queens Island, Belfast

Time: 5.00 p.m Arrive Bombardier Aerospace Belfast, Car Park, Airport Road, Queens Island, & report to security.
5.15 p.m. Depart Car Park (at the latest) by Coach for the canteen for finger buffet
5.45 p.m. Presentation by Stephen Cowan and Q & A session
6.15 p.m. Depart Canteen for Main Factory Tour
7.15 to 7.30 Finish Tour, Board Coach to return to Car Park

Please note: Numbers are restricted to the first 30 from the MBA Association.
RSVP: To make a booking for this event please contact Christine on 051 354301 christine@mbaassociation.ie

Yours sincerely,

John Arbuckle
Northern Chapter Committee

John Arbuckle will host the event on behalf of the MBA Association and the Association for Project Management.
John is an Independent Management Consultant specializing in Lean Thinking & Executive Coaching john.arbuckle@btopenworld.com 02891452655 & 07976756333