Keith Anderson appointed CEO at Thompson Aero Seating
Keath Anderson, CEO at Thomspon Aero Seating
Keith Anderson has been appointed Thompson Aero Seating’s new CEO. The appointment is active as of today, August 1.
“I am excited about the prospect of guiding Thompson Aero Seating on the next part of its journey as a leading and inspirational aircraft seating designer and manufacturer. The company has a hugely talented workforce and ambitious plans for growth and prominence, based upon outstanding products and service, and I look forward to leading the team to deliver these targets, and more,” Anderson said in an August 1 release.
Andy Morris, Chief Commercial Officer at Thompson Aero Seating, said in the release: “Keith is a collaborative executive leader with a wealth of manufacturing and leadership experience, gained across multiple industries, and a track record for consistently transforming organizations and teams to deliver outstanding results.”
Anderson “is known for achieving business success through building a high-performing and engaged workforce with an agile and driven culture. Collaboration is at the heart of Keith’s ambitious approach, which harmonizes well with the Thompson ethos of nurturing talent, ensuring leadership excellence and promoting learning and reflection,” the media release stated.
Most recently, Anderson was the CEO at IQE plc. Previously, the release details, he spent six years at Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel as the Business Unit Director for Collins business-class seats. Anderson “was instrumental in the successful on-time delivery of multiple major seating programmes and left an outstanding team as a legacy when he moved on,” the release says.
Neil Taggart, Thompson’s outgoing CEO, is set to take on a new role at a new company.
