Mark joined AJW Group in 2019. As Strategic Sourcing Manager for consumables and expendables, he is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management for our largest customer.

Mark transferred to AJW Group from Avtrade where he was responsible for the strategic sourcing of all MRO component repair, customer support, and aircraft teardown activities.

With 21 years industry experience, Mark has worked in Europe and North America and started his career with BAE Systems where he was involved in delivery of aircraft to Air France, CityJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss. He was proudly involved in the delivery of the last four passenger aircraft to be assembled in the UK to Blue 1, the Regional Airline for SAS.

Mark has held various head of procurement and strategic roles with Acro Aircraft Seating, Avtrade, Babcock, Ricardo, and SR Technics, with experience in aircraft fleet transition of B737 and A319 lease returns for easyJet, a stint in the automotive industry working on niche production for Bugatti, McLaren, and Porsche, and before returning to aviation in 2014, helped Babcock support offshore helicopter operations with the S92, AW139, and Airbus AS365/225.

Outside of work, Mark is a long-running aviation enthusiast and was involved in the Vulcan return to flight. He is also a keen cook/chef and keeps fit by cycling and swimming.

Mark.Thompson@ajw-group.com

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Mark joined AJW Group in 2019. As Strategic Sourcing Manager for consumables and expendables, he is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management for our largest customer.

Mark transferred to AJW Group from Avtrade where he was responsible for the strategic sourcing of all MRO component repair, customer support, and aircraft teardown activities.

With 21 years industry experience, Mark has worked in Europe and North America and started his career with BAE Systems where he was involved in delivery of aircraft to Air France, CityJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss. He was proudly involved in the delivery of the last four passenger aircraft to be assembled in the UK to Blue 1, the Regional Airline for SAS.

Mark has held various head of procurement and strategic roles with Acro Aircraft Seating, Avtrade, Babcock, Ricardo, and SR Technics, with experience in aircraft fleet transition of B737 and A319 lease returns for easyJet, a stint in the automotive industry working on niche production for Bugatti, McLaren, and Porsche, and before returning to aviation in 2014, helped Babcock support offshore helicopter operations with the S92, AW139, and Airbus AS365/225.

Outside of work, Mark is a long-running aviation enthusiast and was involved in the Vulcan return to flight. He is also a keen cook/chef and keeps fit by cycling and swimming.

Mark.Thompson@ajw-group.com

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Mark joined AJW Group in 2019. As Strategic Sourcing Manager for consumables and expendables, he is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management for our largest customer.

Mark transferred to AJW Group from Avtrade where he was responsible for the strategic sourcing of all MRO component repair, customer support, and aircraft teardown activities.

With 21 years industry experience, Mark has worked in Europe and North America and started his career with BAE Systems where he was involved in delivery of aircraft to Air France, CityJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss. He was proudly involved in the delivery of the last four passenger aircraft to be assembled in the UK to Blue 1, the Regional Airline for SAS.

Mark has held various head of procurement and strategic roles with Acro Aircraft Seating, Avtrade, Babcock, Ricardo, and SR Technics, with experience in aircraft fleet transition of B737 and A319 lease returns for easyJet, a stint in the automotive industry working on niche production for Bugatti, McLaren, and Porsche, and before returning to aviation in 2014, helped Babcock support offshore helicopter operations with the S92, AW139, and Airbus AS365/225.

Outside of work, Mark is a long-running aviation enthusiast and was involved in the Vulcan return to flight. He is also a keen cook/chef and keeps fit by cycling and swimming.

Mark.Thompson@ajw-group.com

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Mark joined AJW Group in 2019. As Strategic Sourcing Manager for consumables and expendables, he is responsible for sourcing, contracting, and supplier performance management for our largest customer.

Mark transferred to AJW Group from Avtrade where he was responsible for the strategic sourcing of all MRO component repair, customer support, and aircraft teardown activities.

With 21 years industry experience, Mark has worked in Europe and North America and started his career with BAE Systems where he was involved in delivery of aircraft to Air France, CityJet, Eurowings, Lufthansa, and Swiss. He was proudly involved in the delivery of the last four passenger aircraft to be assembled in the UK to Blue 1, the Regional Airline for SAS.

Mark has held various head of procurement and strategic roles with Acro Aircraft Seating, Avtrade, Babcock, Ricardo, and SR Technics, with experience in aircraft fleet transition of B737 and A319 lease returns for easyJet, a stint in the automotive industry working on niche production for Bugatti, McLaren, and Porsche, and before returning to aviation in 2014, helped Babcock support offshore helicopter operations with the S92, AW139, and Airbus AS365/225.

Outside of work, Mark is a long-running aviation enthusiast and was involved in the Vulcan return to flight. He is also a keen cook/chef and keeps fit by cycling and swimming.

Mark.Thompson@ajw-group.com

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