Radzi Buckman

About Radzi Buckman

Radzi Buckman is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of international leadership experience in the Aerospace, Defense, and Security sectors. He currently serves as Vice President and Country Director for Leonardo, a top-10 global Aerospace and Defense firm, where he has held senior roles across the United States, Europe, and Africa.Over the course of his tenure at Leonardo, Mr. Buckman has demonstrated a consistent ability to drive strategic growth, capture large-scale government contracts, and lead market entry efforts in complex and rapidly evolving environments. He possesses deep industry expertise in aviation and security and has successfully managed high-impact initiatives in both established and emerging defense markets.Known for his analytical rigor, cross-cultural fluency, and innovative approach to problem-solving, Mr. Buckman is a seasoned negotiator and business developer. His career has been defined by his ability to structure and close complex transactions, build high-performing teams, and establish sustainable partnerships across government and industry.Beyond his professional responsibilities, Mr. Buckman remains actively engaged in alumni and community initiatives. As a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he continues to contribute to the broader MIT community. Mr. Buckman brings a global outlook, strategic insight, and a commitment to excellence to every endeavor he undertakes.

Experience

1. Vice President and Country Director Usa, United Nations & Colombia - Chief Commercial Officer

   Leonardo

   Jan 2018 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Responsible for the coordination of Leonardo activities & Strategic Campaigns in the US for all Leonardo commercial business entities.

Education

• Monash University

  Bachelors of Business and Information Technology, Information Technology

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Executive Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• New Business Development
• Defence Procurement
• Startup Development
• Project Finance
• Tender Offers
• Business Development
• Defence Sector
• Government Procurement
• International Sales
• Defence
• Surveillance
• Strategic Planning
• Integrated Security Systems
• Homeland Security
• Sales Management
• Radar
• Maritime Domain Awareness
• High Level Networking
• Negotiation
• Business Planning
• Start-Ups
• Management
• Homeland Defense
• Technology Needs Analysis
• Strategy
• Defense
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Product Marketing