
Reyha Sayfi
Senior Management Consultant | Business Growth
Salary / Daily rate
Ségoufielle, France
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
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Languages
About me
Intro
Global business development expert with 25+ years in aerospace, specializing in multi-million revenue acceleration and strategic transformations. Delivered significant margin increases, secured major contracts, and led international teams across EMEA markets. Expert in commercial negotiations, M&A support, and operational excellence for aerospace leaders.
Work experience
Management Consultant
BoostAeroBusiness -BABFreelance
Nov 2022 - Present
4 years
Toulouse, France
Calling on 25 years of experience BAB supports the constantly changing commercial landscape of the Aerospace industry by providing a suite of bespoke solutions to Executive Management Teams Growth & Acceleration : Sustainable Business growth with market evaluation, unveiling growth opportunities and strategizing revenue expansion via organic, diversification, partnership, or M&A . Performance Enhancement : Manages operational performance, by conducting performance reviews aimed at refining cost structures, bolstering profitability, and enhancing metrics such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) and On-Quality Delivery (OQD) and overseeing suppliers' progress. Commercial / Public sector lobbying & policy navigation : Assumes advisory role for industry networking, lobbying, and provides tailored solutions including lead generation, bid management, cost analysis, contract evaluation, negotiation, and independent reviews.
Commercial Acceleration & Program Director
LATÉCOÈRE
May 2021 - Oct 2022
1 year 6 months
Toulouse, France
Commercial & Program Director Improved operational performance (OTD, OCD and OQD) while supporting M&A initiative negotiations, developing, and managing new bids, and leading commercial and contract negotiations for existing and future contracts. Accountable for multi-millions in P&L. ▪ Secured “additional” - multi millions in account revenue by creating a “New Product” portfolio without additional investment. ▪ “Significant” margin increase achieved across a suite of legacy products by driving ”Lean” Initiatives across production and supply chain. ▪ Led aggressive renegotiation of multiple “long-standing” (25 year+) contractual agreements resulting in “Enhanced” revenue ongoing revenue. ▪ Drove OQD initiative to create a customer retention program centered on operational excellence and engagement.
Head of Business Development & Sales-EMEAR and India
Spirit AeroSystems
Jun 2020 - May 2021
1 year
Toulouse, France
Grew business revenues in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia. Developed sales strategies and analyzed the market and customer intellect. Oversaw bid management, estimating costs, prices, and commercial and contract negotiation, including coordinating multi-functional internal teams. Managed aftermarket revenues through organic sales and strategic partnerships. Managed multi million budget. ▪ Drove expansion in India by Identifying “key market potential” and driving engagement with government and local partners. ▪ Identified business opportunities in new “disruptor” markets (VTOL, Electric and Hydrogen Aircraft) leading to multiple new clients. ▪ Led the “complex” approval and commissioning process of a new service business in North Africa
BOMBARDIER
Dec 2007 - Jul 2020
12 years 8 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Manager, Airbus Programs
Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
2 years 10 months
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Oversaw the Airbus account based in Toulouse. Responsible for delivering a multi billion aerostructure contract. Managed the new Nacelle Development Program, contract P&L, budget planning, and governance. Developed regional supplier relations and a senior relationship between Airbus and Bombardier Belfast. Coordinated all Airbus interfaces through a multi-functional development team. Spearheaded development of aftermarket business with repairs and spares through Airbus Satair. ▪ Led “new” 5-year development program managing a multifunctional international team while navigating all critical activities, conflicts, and escalations and achieving “all” milestones. ▪ Commercial intermediary managing “on time” delivery across a suite of contracts. ▪ Interface to contract end and legacy programs ▪ Company representative and first point of contact for all C-level interaction.
Manager of Commercial Business Development & Program
Jan 2014 - Oct 2017
3 years 10 months
Belfast, UK
Responsible for a large multi-functional technical and commercial team. Led Aftermarket strategic and budget planning processes, developed marketing strategies for entering new markets, and created sales leads using competitive costs and pricing. Grew aftermarket business through strategic initiatives, including organic partnerships and acquisition for various repair solutions. Delivered multi-millions in P&L programs. ▪ Secured and onboarded new contracts in “ very short period” with “significant” margin and ongoing revenue. ▪ As a “new” supplier of “Critical” airframe components for the A220 led the “mid program” bid, commercial / technical discussions and secured multiple contracts then drove an aggressive 18 month “accelerated” transition. ▪ Delivered a multi billion “critical” new contract for the A320 Neo securing future revenue for the business and protecting 200 jobs.
Manager of Corporate Safety Office, Aircraft & Operations
Dec 2007 - Dec 2013
6 years 1 month
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Spearheaded a large-scale organizational transformation project (30 sites). Led proof of concept highlighting “return Vs cost” and created C-level champions within the executive safety committees and advised senior management on “critical” risks. Built and deployed a proactive safety management systems across multiple segments (Design, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Services, Pilot Training, Flight and Airport Opps) impact the Whole Business “from operations to executive level”. Recruited and trained an international multi-functional team of 25 professional safety coordinators based in 10 countries. 30 direct reports. Reporting to the VP of Safety & Airworthiness, Quality. Represented the company across international industry and regulatory safety committees : ICAO, IFALPA, ICCAIA, FAA, EASA, and regional airlines and business aircraft safety committees. ▪ Creating a suite of “new” dynamic standards greatly reducing “risk profile” and exposer to historical challenges. ▪ Led implementation and roll out across the business (33,000 employees) including training and best practice reinforcement. ▪ Created legacy safety strategies and “self-reporting system” resulting in a significant improvement and reduction of incidents. ▪ Won Industry Highest Safety Awards for Bombardier in proactive management of safety issues.
IOSA Quality Assurance Analyst
IATA
Nov 2006 - Oct 2007
1 year
Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
Early experience as an IATA Operational Safety Audit Leader at the International Air Transport Associate in Montreal, Canada.
Education
McGill-HEC Montreal
Management
2011 - 2013
2 years 1 month
Cargair
PPL
2007 - 2008
1 year 1 month
ENAC - ENSICA
MA
2003 - 2004
1 year 1 month
Polytechnique
Master of Engineering - MEng
1994 - 2001
7 years 1 month