Dr. Dean Roberts brings over four decades of expertise in strategy, industry analysis, market forecasting, and analytics, with a distinguished 40 year career at Rolls-Royce. He played a pivotal role in developing their business aviation sector, focusing on market forecasts for all their engine programs, and providing insights into the pre-owned market. His experience spans Corporate Development, Future Programs, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering.
Dr. Roberts currently chairs the Business Aviation Subcommittee of the U.S. Transportation Research Board (TRB), leading 10-year market forecasts and surveys with fellow industry experts. He was an active contributor to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Environment Committee, providing market forecast guidance in 2021 to support the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC).
Dr. Roberts has strong academic credentials. He lectured at the University of Virginia for six years, teaching the global aerospace industry. His 2017 publication, "Entering the Civil Aircraft Industry: Business Realities at the Technological Frontier," captures his insights. In 2023, he joined the Industry Advisory Board of Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology.
Dean earned his Mechanical Engineering degree at Coventry University and his PhD at Cranfield University where he studied industry entry barriers. Beyond his professional achievements, he is a runner, enjoys reading, and is a classic rock aficionado. He resides near Washington, D.C
