Thom Breckenridge
Summary
Global leader with deep aerospace experience. Adept at driving results and managing cultural change in complex environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Managing director
Boeing Defense UK
2025.10 - Current
- Deliver customer success and financial results, securing largest contract in BDUK history and achieving highest quarterly order volume
- Develop strategy to position BDUK for long-term success, aligning operations with market trends
- Lead cultural transformation for 2,100 employees across 18 UK sites, fostering engagement and collaboration
Managing Director, Northeast & Southeast Asia, Boeing Global Services
The Boeing Company
2021.12 - 2025.10
- Responsible for all aspects of $800M business delivering readiness to government customers in Asia
- Led multi-disciplinary teams in the U.S. and Asia
- Growing local entity, Boeing Japan Kabushiki Kaisha – first of its kind in Japan
Senior Director, Europe & Americas, Int’l Sales, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2020.09 - 2021.12
- Managed a global team pursuing $100B+ in sales over 10 year horizon
- Led international sales for Boeing’s largest defense division by revenue
- Senior company representative to customers, governments, media & industry
Senior Director, Bombers & Fighters, Int’l Sales, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2018.09 - 2021.12
- Managed a global team pursuing $100B+ in sales over 10 year horizon
- Led international sales for Boeing’s largest defense division by revenue
- Senior company representative to customers, governments, media & industry
Director, India Fighter Sales, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Led Boeing’s largest international defense sales campaign ($25B)
- Highly complex campaign involving politicians, government, media and industry
- Negotiated innovative three-party industrial agreement to support sale
Regional Executive, Northeast Asia Sales & Marketing, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Based in Tokyo, led teams in Japan, Korea and Taiwan pursuing over $25B in sales
- Led engagements with U.S. and Japanese governments, media & industry
- Co-Chair, American Chamber of Commerce Japan Aerospace & Defense Committee
Senior Manager, International Strategic Partnerships, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Managed $1.7B offset obligation and industry alliances in the UAE
- Led industry strategy development and execution (included negotiation of JV activity)
- Negotiated partnership arrangements in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia
Manager, Boeing Japan Operations & Strategy, Boeing International
The Boeing Company
2008.01 - 2011.01
- Based in Tokyo, managed Enterprise Strategy, corporate budget and office operations
- Directed advocacy efforts with U.S. Embassy and third party organizations
- Vice Chair, American Chamber of Commerce Japan Aerospace & Defense Committee
Previous positions at Boeing
The Boeing Company
2004.01 - 2008.01
- Lead Analyst, Boeing Defense International Strategy
- Chief of Staff, Boeing Defense Business Development
- Business Career Foundation Program (finance rotational program for high potential employees)
Education
Senior Executive Leadership Program -
Harvard Business School
Cambridge, MAHigher Diploma - French Studies
Université Lumière Lyon II
Lyon, FranceBS - International Business
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CABA - French
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CASkills
- P and L accountability
- Strategic planning
- Business turnaround
- Culture development
- Executive communication
- Leadership and motivation
Languages
French (advanced)
Upper intermediate
Japanese (intermediate)
Intermediate
Timeline
Managing director
Boeing Defense UK
2025.10 - Current
Managing Director, Northeast & Southeast Asia, Boeing Global Services
The Boeing Company
2021.12 - 2025.10
Senior Director, Europe & Americas, Int’l Sales, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2020.09 - 2021.12
Senior Director, Bombers & Fighters, Int’l Sales, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2018.09 - 2021.12
Director, India Fighter Sales, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2016.01 - 2018.01
Regional Executive, Northeast Asia Sales & Marketing, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2013.01 - 2016.01
Senior Manager, International Strategic Partnerships, Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company
2011.01 - 2013.01
Manager, Boeing Japan Operations & Strategy, Boeing International
The Boeing Company
2008.01 - 2011.01
Previous positions at Boeing
The Boeing Company
2004.01 - 2008.01
Higher Diploma - French Studies
Université Lumière Lyon II
BA - French
Pepperdine University
Senior Executive Leadership Program -
Harvard Business School
BS - International Business
Pepperdine University