3 - 5 MAY 2023 CHANGI EXHIBITION CENTRE, SINGAPORE

Chad Sparks


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Chad Sparks

Director, Strategic Campaigns, Bell

Chad Sparks currently serves as the Director of Strategic Campaigns and Business Development focused on building technology partnerships and customer relationships for Bell’s newest innovation products including unmanned vehicles.

Prior to this role, Chad was the Commercial Program Director for Medium Helicopters responsible for leading the integrated team executing the product strategy, aircraft deliveries and product support for the Bell 412 medium twin product line. Previously, he was responsible for the development and flight demonstration of advanced capabilities and upgrades for the V 22 program including reliability improvements, aerial refueling and advanced weapons. Chad has also led the team responsible for the tactical and strategic procurement of approximately $200M in annual purchases of complex aircraft systems for Bell’s commercial and military platforms. From 1996 to 2009, Chad served as an engineer at various levels of increasing responsibility in the Bell Military Research and Development organization.

Chad holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University and the University of Texas at Arlington. He is also certified in Six Sigma design practices.