Embraer has appointed Jake Williams as the new Vice President of Business Development & Sales for Embraer Defense & Security (EDS) in North America, effective from November 2023.
Embraer has announced leadership changes in its Defense & Security division. The company has appointed Jake Williams as the new Vice President of Business Development & Sales for Embraer Defense & Security (EDS) in North America, effective from November 2023. This change comes as Bruce Bunin, who has had a distinguished aerospace career, prepares for retirement. He will assist in the transition to Jake Williams and support special projects.
“We are delighted to have Jake Williams join the Embraer team in this strategic position,” said Frederico Lemos, Chief Commercial Officer of Embraer Defense & Security. “North America is a key defense market for Embraer, and we see solid opportunities to continue the growth path for Embraer Defense in the region, with solutions such as the C-390 Millennium. This is an important time for us in North America, and we are confident Jake will build on the successes of Bruce and the team,” he further added.
Jake Williams brings two decades of experience in the aerospace industry to his new role. Prior to joining Embraer, he worked at the L3Harris Corporation as the Director of Business Development, Strategy, and Partnerships for JADC2 and C4ISR Programs. Throughout his career, Williams has taken on various roles in business development and program management, working on modernization and upgrades of both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. He also has international experience and has even founded a successful aerospace consulting company. He will be based in Melbourne, Florida.
“I speak on behalf of entire Embraer team in expressing my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Bruce Bunin for his tireless dedication and numerous accomplishments during his time at Embraer,” said Frederico Lemos, CCO Embraer Defense & Security. “Bruce has successfully positioned Embraer as a recognized and respected defense and security company in North America. And through his knowledge, experience, and teamwork, he has made significant contributions to successful sales campaigns of Embraer products and services worldwide. We wish him all the best in his retirement,” he further added.
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Bruce Bunin, who joined Embraer in 2016, came from McDonnell Douglas and Boeing, where he held executive leadership positions in Program Management, Business Development, and Engineering on military and commercial programs. During his time at Embraer, he played a pivotal role in business development and sales for Embraer products to government and military customers in North America. He also contributed significantly to the formation and execution of industrial partnerships with U.S. companies.
