Stronvar Aerospace Appoints Patrick Byrne as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

Stronvar Aerospace today announced that Patrick Byrne has been appointed Non-Executive Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Byrne brings to Stronvar Aerospace a wealth of leadership experience spanning operational transformation, digital innovation, and corporate governance. He currently serves as Chairman of both Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD) and Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM) and was previously Chief Executive Officer of GE Digital, the software division of General Electric as well as GE Onshore Wind, a global leader in renewable energy. At GE he also led the corporate teams for Lean and Safety transformation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Byrne held senior leadership roles at Fortive, Danaher, Tektronix, Intermec, Agilent Technologies, and Hewlett-Packard, building a strong track record in scaling global high-tech manufacturing businesses.

At Danaher and GE, Mr. Byrne was a champion, practitioner, and coach/leader of lean operating systems, including work in support of GE Aerospace Flight Deck lean operating system.

Craig Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer of Stronvar Aerospace, commented:

"We are delighted to welcome Pat Byrne to Stronvar Aerospace. Pat’s experience leading and transforming global companies will be invaluable as we continue to expand our platform and deliver performance-driven solutions for our customers. At Stronvar Aerospace, we will be able to benefit greatly from Pat’s lean manufacturing coaching experience as we build out a world-class lean operating system. Pat’s appointment reflects Stronvar Aerospace’s continued focus on building our leadership team to support our long-term strategy, innovation pipeline, and commitment to operational excellence. His strategic insight and leadership will help guide our next phase of growth."

Mr. Byrne said:

"I am honored to join the Board of Stronvar Aerospace at such an exciting time for the company. Stronvar’s vision for the future of aero-engine component manufacture is compelling, and I look forward to working closely with Craig, the Board, and the entire team to help realize the company's ambitions."

Stronvar Aerospace was formed in early 2025 and was supported with an investment from Blackstone’s private equity strategy for individual investors. Sr. Managing Director of Blackstone Nick Kuhar commented “We are thrilled to have Pat Byrne join the Stronvar Aerospace Board. His proven ability to drive growth and operational excellence will be instrumental as we continue to build Stronvar into a world-class aero-engine supplier.”