Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe has announced the appointment of Christopher Brumitt to its industry leadership team as vice president, aerospace and defense. Brumitt is taking over the role previously held by David Kleine, who recently retired.
Brumitt is a seasoned professional who has worked within the implementation consulting industry for more than 30 years. He has a proven track record of helping senior executives realize the accelerated execution of significant strategic and operational goals.
Over the last two years at Maine Pointe, Brumitt has worked very closely with David Kleine to drive the aerospace/defense sector and achieve significant financial and operational success for clients.
“Chris’s leadership will continue to drive sustainable growth for our aerospace and defense clients,” said David Jadwin, executive vice president, business development of Maine Pointe. “He has a deep understanding of the challenges being faced by those in this industry, and how Maine Pointe’s Total Value Optimization approach will give them a significant advantage.”
Brumitt has past experience working with many Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industry areas including aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, electronics, high tech/electronics, energy and financial services. The improvements have included operational execution, top-line growth, pursuit and capture acceleration, procurement, logistics, supply chain optimization, and organizational development.
“Maine Pointe is a formidable blend of talent, experience and proven methodology that, leveraged together, delivers cash, cost savings and growth solutions for its clients,” said Brumitt. “I am delighted to be leading the aerospace and defense team and eager to be part of the company’s phenomenal success.”
Before joining Maine Pointe, Brumitt was vice president at an aerospace and defense consulting group. During his nine years in this role, he was responsible for market analysis and new business introduction in the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Prior to this assignment, Brumitt spent six years as a vice president at a U.S.-based consultancy where he was responsible for the North American energy, aerospace and defense and financial services sectors.
“Chris Brumitt’s industry expertise, combined with his years of implementation consulting industry experience and commitment, creates significant leverage points,” said Jadwin. “I am confident that our clients and firm will benefit as a result of his leadership.”
