Erik Geertsema has 31 years track record in executive leadership positions at Fokker, GKN Aerospace and Panta Holdings. Erik has gained a wealth of experience by leading and growing aftermarket aerospace businesses serving airlines and OEM’s both autonomously as well as through M&A. Erik is strategically and customer focus minded and developed and commercialized aftermarket support business models for legacy aircraft fleets and other aircraft programs with airlines, OEM’s and major suppliers.

Erik created and negotiated MRO license agreements with Bombardier, ATR, Honeywell, Liebherr and Parker, has driven mergers and acquisitions and many other transactions.

Erik held executive leadership positions in Strategy, Sales & BD, Operations, Finance and Project/ Program Management and has acted as Accountable Manager for EASA & FAA Part 145 repair stations as well as served as Board Member for US and Singapore based entities.

Next to the business experience Erik brings a strong network in the Aerospace ecosystem through Board positions of the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (since 2020) and previously of the Development Center for Maintenance of Composites (2016 - 2021). After his military duty, serving as an officer, Erik started his professional career at the Fokker Aircraft company as aNext to the business experience Erik brings a strong network in the Aerospace ecosystem through Board positions of the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (since 2020) and previously of the Development Center for Maintenance of Composites (2016 - 2021). After his military duty, serving as an officer, Erik started his professional career at the Fokker Aircraft company as a. d other aircraft programs with airlines, OEM’s and major suppliers.

Erik created and negotiated MRO license agreements with Bombardier, ATR, Honeywell, Liebherr and Parker, has driven mergers and acquisitions and many other transactions.

Erik held executive leadership positions in Strategy, Sales & BD, Operations, Finance and Project/ Program Management and has acted as Accountable Manager for EASA & FAA Part 145 repair stations as well as served as Board Member for US and Singapore based entities.

Next to the business experience Erik brings a strong network in the Aerospace ecosystem through Board positions of the Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance (since 2020) and previously of the Development Center for Maintenance of Composites (2016 - 2021). After his military duty, serving as an officer, Erik started his professional career at the Fokker Aircraft company as a management trainee a.o. working on the Fokker 100 aircraft production line.

Erik holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

26 years experience in aviation of which 7 years as an entrepreneur active in creating truly sustainable value for its partners and clients.Acting Managing Partner of the Unified International team. Founded Unified International 7 years ago, the #1 Hands On Boutique Consultancy for aerospace and defense. Founder of Conscious Aerospace in 2022. Extensively worked in both the Development of new Aircraft and Aircraft systems in cooperation with the Original Equipment Aircraft industry around the world.

Working closely with governments and technology institutes to shape new high-tech transitions. Entrepreneurial with a clear market and technology vision in the creation of new business. A team builder for business creation, positioning, and diversification.