Spikes Excitement Talk #24 with Gunnar Droescher

In this episode of Spikes Excitement Talks, Gordon sits down with Gunnar Droescher, Vice President of Bombardier Programs at Rolls-Royce. Gunnar shares his fascinating journey from consulting at P3 to leading key aerospace projects, offering unique insights into one of the world’s most safety-obsessed and innovation-driven industries.

They dive into the complexities of managing technical programs, the collaboration required for creating jet engines with over 10,000 components, and how safety transcends competition in the aviation sector. Gunnar also reflects on the challenges of decarbonizing aviation, the role of sustainable aviation fuel, and how Rolls-Royce is shaping the future of the industry.

Tune in to discover what excites Gunnar about the future of aerospace and how his experiences in international teams have shaped his leadership philosophy.