Aerogility Appoints Defense Expert Jonathan Sharp-Fisher as Business Development Director

Aerogility, a model-based AI company, is announcing the appointment of Jonathan Sharp-Fisher as business development director.

Within his role, Sharp-Fisher will be responsible for developing and implementing growth opportunities for Aerogility within the aerospace and defense industries and building future partnerships.

Sharp-Fisher has 20 years’ experience of working within the industry and has held multiple roles including commercial, program management and business development. He joins Aerogility from Raytheon UK where he was program director for the space and airborne business. Prior to Raytheon, Sharp-Fisher was campaign/program director within BAE Systems Air Sector US programs business. Jonathan’s proudest work achievement was supporting the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) in the entry into service of the UK F-35 fleet, which included the establishment of the RAF Marham facilities and through-life support solutions.

Sharp-Fisher is also passionate about encouraging future generations to pursue careers within the aerospace and space industries and is a strong advocate for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education within schools.

Sharp-Fisher comments: “I am very excited to join Aerogility and help evolve the business strategy, further its innovative solutions, and support the customers in their operational needs. I have been hugely impressed with what Aerogility has achieved to date, and this is a credit to the ambition and talent within the company. I am also thrilled to be working for a company that shares my passion for promoting STEM careers and is supportive of graduates starting out in the industry.”

Gary Vickers, CEO, Aerogility, says: “We are delighted to welcome Jonathan - his excellent track record in aerospace and defense will add valuable insights and experience to our senior team. His business expertise will drive partnerships with operators across the industry who can reap the fleet optimization and sustainability gains afforded by Aerogility’s model-based AI software.”

Sharp-Fisher is currently undertaking his Executive MBA at Cranfield University, an institution that Aerogility regularly collaborates with on its asset management courses.