William Blair

William Blair is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles within the defense and aviation industries. Currently serving as Vice President and Regional Chief Executive for Asia & India at Lockheed Martin, William leads customer engagement and business development across various Asian markets. Previously, William held several significant positions at Raytheon, including Vice President of Business Development for Air & Missile Defense Systems and President of Raytheon Asia, where efforts focused on strategic relationships and business growth in the region. Prior to Raytheon, William was involved in leadership roles at GE Aviation, overseeing business development and sales activities, as well as leading a joint venture for the GP7000 engine. William holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University.