Ep. 59 | Heidi + David with CAE Healthcare | Florida Make More Summit 2021 Series

CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of more than 70 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defence and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. As a testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 11,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries.

Heidi R. Wood was appointed Executive Vice‐President, Business Development & Growth Initiatives in May 2020 and President of CAE Healthcare in September 2020. Her primary focus at CAE is to partner with the business unit leaders to identify and drive new avenues of growth across CAE. She will play a leadership role in the development of a data and advanced analytics strategy for CAE as well as, in collaboration with the rest of the Executive Management Committee, create an overarching Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy focusing on both productivity and strategic AI efforts.

Heidi has over 25 years’ experience analyzing, creating and driving strategic growth in the Aerospace and Defense industry and has been recognized for her dynamic leadership, driving transformation and creating value for numerous Fortune 500 companies.

David Machen is an accomplished Senior Director of Manufacturing & Quality Control with expertise in production supervision, supply chain management, forecasting, and warehouse operations for the production and quality of mobile communication technology. As a strategic planner, I implement solutions utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs, boost productivity, and ensure quality by streamlining operations and implementing continuous process improvements. I am recognized as an articulate and respected leader who builds relationships with suppliers, vendors, and cross-functional teams to improve internal communications, boost teamwork, and maximize performance to expedite production to market launch, achieve set goals, and advance the mission of the organization.