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Williams Racing today announces
the appointment of Frederic Brousseau as Chief Operating Officer. After a
26-year career in the aerospace industry, Frederic will join the celebrated
Formula 1 team in April.
Frederic began his career with Pratt & Whitney Canada in 1997 on the factory
floor and advanced through a variety of operational and management roles,
including direct international sourcing project initiatives. As General
Manager of the company’s Mirabel Aerospace Centre he guided the opening of
the facility and its state-of-the-art production line for the engines which
power the Airbus A220 commercial jet liner.
After fulfilling a number of executive roles during his tenure at Pratt &
Whitney, Frederic was appointed Vice President, Operations at P&W in April
2022. In this role, he oversaw the company’s worldwide Operations,
encompassing 12 sites across Canada, Poland, Morocco and China. He also led
the company’s worldwide supply chain, sourcing strategy as well as new
program industrialisation. He was responsible for the development and
deployment of operational strategy with a focus on ensuring the operational
competitiveness of its sites & supply chain.
During his time at P&W, Frederic also played a leadership role in the areas
of employee health and safety, environmentally sustainable manufacturing
philosophies and practices, and the development of talent in various
multi-cultural and cross-disciplinary settings.
Matthew Savage, Chairman of the Board, Williams Racing: “We are very excited
to bring Frederic on board as an energetic and experienced leader who can
help with the transformation of Williams Racing. He began his career working
on the shop floor, and his most recent role saw him looking after worldwide
aerospace operations, including running multiple worldwide manufacturing
sites and an operation with more than 10,000 employees. I expect him to
contribute significantly to our journey at Williams Racing.”
Frederic Brousseau, Chief Operating Officer, Williams Racing: “There is no
better feeling than setting out on a brand new journey and working towards
achieving your dreams. It has been an exciting beginning of the season and I
am looking forward to joining a team with such Formula 1 heritage. I am
eager to get started and contribute to building the organisation’s future
alongside everyone at Williams Racing.” |
