Andy Buchan

About Andy Buchan

Trusted business leader with exceptional technical acumen, capable of delivering both tactical and strategic growth. Builds strong relationships across technical and business spectrum to develop strategies driving organic and acquisitive growth. Proven ability to identify, define and execute medium to large M&A transactions. Strong understanding of IP portfolio and technology as a value creation driver with proven experience in driving balanced investment decisions as part of structured growth.Specialties: Corporate Development, M&A, Due Diligence, International Business Development, Aerospace & Defense Sales, Organizational Development, Change Management, Proposal Planning & Team Leadership, Corporate Strategy & Planning, IP Portfolio Management, Research & Development, Government Selling, Government Relations, Systems Integration, Systems Engineering, Government Relations & Lobbying, Legislative Affairs

Experience

1. Vice President Corporate Development & Strategy

   Bourns, Inc.

   Jan 2022 — Present

Education

• University of Hertfordshire

  BEng, Aerospace Systems Engineering

  1995 — 1998

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Merger Week, Merger Week

  2013

• Loughborough University

  MSc, Advanced Weapon Systems Engineering

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Program Management
• Air Force
• Platform Integration
• Strategic Planning
• Lean Manufacturing
• Engineering Management
• Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Air Force Cadet Pilot Navigator Wings
• Strategy Development
• Six Sigma
• Defense
• C4isr
• New Business Development
• Strategy
• Aircraft
• Electronic Warfare
• Foreign Military Sales
• Aviation
• Military
• Business Development
• Satellite
• Engineering
• Aerospace
• Uav
• Aeronautics
• Flight Test
• System Design
• Team Leadership
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Avionics
• Integration
• Leadership
• Earned Value Management
• Security Clearance
• Itar
• Dod
• Configuration Management