BOB ATKINSON

SENIOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

As a Senior Business Development Officer at SabrTech, Bob oversees sales and business development for the company. Prior to joining SabrTech, Bob spent over 20 years as a Senior Industrial Development Officer at Industry Canada. During this period, he was responsible for a wide range of activities directed towards improving the competitiveness of Canadian Aerospace and Defence sector firms. As a strong quality advocate, Bob's work with Aerospace sector companies on the implementation of Total Quality Management and ISO 9000 was well-noted within the industry. He also worked actively with propulsion sub-sector companies in guiding them through the R&D funding development process for the various Industry Canada funding programs.

Upon leaving Industry Canada, Bob worked at the National Research Council’s Gas Turbine Laboratory (GTL) as the GTL Major Programs Coordinator for Aerospace for four years. While at the GTL, Bob worked with management, researchers, external partners, and clients to assist in the implementation of major collaborative R&D programs.

Bob spends his free time reading, woodworking, hiking, and cycling.