Dr Patricia Dare to Head U.S. Defence and Aerospace efforts
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July 16, 2024
ASX Announcement
Titomic appoints Dr Patricia Dare to Head U.S.
Defence and Aerospace efforts
Highlights:
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Titomic appoints Dr Patricia Dare, a seasoned executive in the US Defence
industry having held previous roles at Raytheon, Boeing, and Lockheed, to lead
Titomic’s US Defence and Aerospace sales efforts
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Engagement represents a further push by Titomic into the US Defence sector
following recent advances including Triton Systems (first TKF System sale to US
Defence sector, A$1.2 million), OMIC R&D (Oregon based commercial R&D sale,
A$1.2 million) and various confidential defence sector engagements (totalling
A$0.48 million).
Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) (“Titomic” or the “Company”), the world’s leading
provider of cold spray solutions, is pleased to announce the hire of Dr Patricia Dare to
lead its defence and aerospace efforts in the United States. This strategic hire reflects
Titomic's commitment to expanding its influence and capabilities within the defence
sector, particularly within the United States.
Dr Dare’s extensive experience and industry know-how will help Titomic forge stronger
ties and inroads within the defence sector, enhancing the Company's strategic position
and growth prospects.
Dr Dare brings a depth of knowledge with over 30 years of experience in the defence
industry. With her experience in working for companies like Boeing, Raytheon,
Lockheed, and others, she is perfectly suited to drive Titomic's increased sales efforts in
the U.S. with a specific focus on the defence industry.
Dr Dare has held pivotal roles such as ‘Huntsville Site Executive’ and ‘Requirements and
Capabilities Executive Director’ for Raytheon Technologies’ Strategic Deterrence
Systems; Business Development Director and Director of Integrated Planning and
Schedule for Boeing; Program Director for the Targets and Countermeasures Program,
Deputy of Operations and Business Development Director at Lockheed Martin; and
numerous program management and engineering leadership roles at Honeywell
International.
Her credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from the University of South
Florida and executive education courses from the UCLA Anderson Graduate School of
Business, Massachusetts Institute of Technologies, Carnegie Mellon, the Defense
Acquisition University, and various industry training programs. Additionally, Dr Dare has
served on the foundation board of directors for the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, The
University of Alabama, Huntsville, Engineering board, Huntsville/Madison Chamber
board, and the Committee 100 Board.
Dr Patricia Dare commented:
“I am thrilled to team up with Titomic at a time when cold spray is emerging as a viable
manufacturing, coating, and repair technology for the Aerospace and Defence sector.
The technology has an important role to play in further advancing our warfighting
capabilities and protecting our Homeland and NATO allies.”
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Herbert Koeck, Managing Director of Titomic, commented:
“I am delighted that Patricia has agreed to work with Titomic and spearhead our US
Aerospace and Defence efforts. She has a proven track record in building critical
relationships and delivering mission-critical projects to the Defence and Aerospace
sector. Titomic has made great progress in developing its capabilities to manufacture
high-value add components as well as deliver coating and repair solutions to the defence
sector, enabling battle damage repair in-field and forward maintenance, enhancing
battle readiness, and prolonging mission capability. With Dr Dare on our team, we are
continuing to invest in our US operations and efforts to bring our innovative solutions to
the broader Aerospace and Defence market.”
This engagement further enhances the Company’s footprint in the US Defence Sector
following recent advances in the last few months including the first sale of a TKF System
in the United States (to Triton Systems, A$1.2 million), the first sale to the Oregon
Manufacturing Innovation Center, a commercial R&D outfit with customers including
Sandvik Coromant, Boeing, and Daimler (OMIC R&D, A$1.2 million), as well as the
recent engagements with undisclosed defence primes (A$0.48 million, further disclosure
restricted due to the International Trade in Arms Regulations and other regulations
applicable to the Company).
This announcement has been authorised for release by the Board of Titomic Limited.
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Titomic
Chief Financial Officer
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E: chris.healy@titomic.com
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Titomic
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ABOUT TITOMIC LIMITED
Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT) is an Australian public company specialising in large integrated solutions for industrialscale metal additive manufacturing, using its patented cold spray additive manufacturing (Cold Spray AM)
technology. Titomic provides Cold Spray AM solutions, OEM production and R&D services to the global Aerospace,
Defence, Shipbuilding, Oil & Gas, Mining and Automotive industries. Titomic also offers global sales and support
for all of its Cold Spray AM activities from its Melbourne Head Office, as well as through local presence in the USA
and Europe. Titomic delivers competitive advantages in metal additive manufacturing at every stage in the
product value chain. For more information, please visit www.titomic.com.
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