What are the main responsibilities of your role?
At its core, my role is to understand our customers’ needs, determining how Teledyne technologies can best meet those requirements, and communicating this to the customer. This can involve applying existing products or working with internal teams to explore tailored solutions.
An equally important aspect is listening. A key part of business development is gathering insight from customers and feeding that back into the organisation. This helps inform our technical roadmap, investment decisions, and overall strategic direction.
Teledyne Space is becoming increasingly integrated. How does this influence the way you and your team operate?
The structure is still evolving. Within Teledyne Imaging Sensors, the business development team is small, but we work closely with program managers and business development colleagues across the wider Teledyne Space group. This has already resulted in important introductions and proposals employing content from multiple business units.
From a strategic perspective, there is an increasing emphasis on global collaboration. One of our key priorities is expanding further into the European market, where there are significant opportunities for growth.
What do you find most rewarding about working at the forefront of space imaging technology?
There are two key aspects:
The first is the technical challenge. Given my engineering background, I enjoy engaging with customers and internal subject matter experts to define optimal solutions.
The second is the relationships. Over time, I have built strong connections with a wide range of professionals across the industry, including scientists, engineers, and business leaders. These relationships are not only rewarding but are also fundamental to our continued success.
Your work contributes to a range of scientific and real-world applications. Can you tell us more about the impact of this work?
Our technologies play an important role in helping us better understand our planet.
Our sensors support Earth observation, contributing to areas such as climate monitoring and agriculture. By providing accurate and reliable data, they help inform decision making and improve our ability to respond to environmental challenges. On the defence side, they provide eyes in the “sky”, playing an important role in the security of our nation and those of our allies.
It is rewarding to be part of work that has such a meaningful and wide-reaching impact.
Your work focuses on observing the Earth from space. Outside of work, how do you enjoy exploring it in person?
I like to stay active. I have been skiing since I was young and spent over 30 years involved in ski safety, including six years as a training director responsible for training others in first aid and slope safety.
I also play tennis regularly with a long-standing group of friends.
Travel is another major interest. I have been fortunate to visit a number of unique destinations with my two daughters, including Antarctica, Africa, the Galapagos, Patagonia, the Amazon, and Peru. Sharing these experiences with them has been particularly special.
Looking ahead, what excites you most about the future of Teledyne Space and your division?
We are seeing strong and increasing demand for high performance imaging sensors, particularly in infrared technologies. Teledyne Imaging Sensors is widely recognised for delivering high quality solutions, which positions us well within the market.
There is growing interest in deeper space exploration and more advanced Earth observation capabilities, along with upgrades to proliferated defence constellations. Overall, it is an exciting time for both our division and the wider industry.
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