The thing that stands out for me at GKN Aerospace is the talent that exists throughout the organisation - at all levels. I strongly believe that that is the key to the company's success, and that we are known in the industry for our people.
That has enabled me to learn from the best in the industry. I've developed new skills in my core professional area, but also had the opportunity to expand on this, focusing on areas like public affairs and business.
Looking forward, I think there are lots of opportunities. And my philosophy is that if you give talented people the freedom to express themselves then you can get the very best from them. I encourage people to take responsibility for their own development and I see real value in the different perspectives that people bring.
I recognise how much my own children have experienced through travel. I'd like to see a world where we can still enjoy travel and explore the world in a responsible way. The urge to travel is a human instinct. So our challenge is to be creative in fulfilling that.
Nature has always been a source of ideas for the aerospace industry.