Padraig is an experienced management executive whose career to date has spanned the private, public/government and not-for-profit sectors. He has led teams in both domestic and multinational environments and demonstrated an ability to achieve results under challenging conditions. His communications skills are highly developed and have been utilised in tactical, strategic and diplomatic arenas. Specialties include: Aviation management and consulting, Operations management, Organisational strategy, Procurement and Logistics, Contracts management and negotiation, Asset management, Financial management

Executive Director @ Heading up the expansion of Rose Aviation both domestically and internationally. From 2015 to Present (less than a year) Founding Partner @ Rose Aviation Ltd is a boutique aviation consultancy which was originally formed to fill the niche in the corporate aviation market for a high quality and truly independent technical consultancy company , capable of providing a wide spectrum of services. We have grown to expand our service offerings to commercial operators, leasing agencies, public service bodies and aircraft manufacturers. Our services include Aircraft Selection and Procurement, Asset Management, AOC Applications, QA Auditing, Helipad Design, Aviation Infrastructure Design, Aircraft re-deliveries/inspections,Technical Records Management and tailored Training Solutions. We also provide operational and technical personnel to domestic and international clients. From July 2006 to Present (9 years 6 months) General Manager @ Sepam is a global Engineering, Procurement, Management & Construction Company, established in 1976 and today operating in the USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Former Soviet Union. They provide services to End Clients, Project Management & Construction companies, Engineering Procurement & Construction companies and Plant System & Equipment Suppliers. The Sepam focus is to support clients within the Oil &Gas Petrochemical, Energy, Industrial Plants & Utility Infrastructure and also Hi-tech Industrial Plants & Commercial Buildings. Responsibilities included P&L, Strategy development, Project management, Business Development, HR. From 2014 to 2015 (1 year) Operations Executive @ Assistance to Ops Dir across all operational functions - planning, engineering, production, budgeting, HR, EHS, logistics, remote site management Project Management of specific cross functional projects Business strategy Risk Management Investor relations Corporate governance and reporting From May 2012 to April 2014 (2 years) Engineering Manager @ Coordination and management of all maintenance activity for the Air Corps. Senior technical and strategic management role in Irish Air Corps. Broad experience of procurement, contract negotiation and operations with a strong understanding of technical contracts, project management, aircraft management and human resource management. From May 2010 to June 2012 (2 years 2 months) Chief of Procurement and Logistics, Fund Administration Unit @ Secondment with OSCE (Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe) - Responsible for all contracts, procurement, tendering and logistics. My role included Fund Reports, International liaison, vendor management and adviser to Head of Mission. From April 2008 to May 2010 (2 years 2 months) Aeronautical Engineer/Manager @ •Senior technical manager responsible for the Air Corps fleet - responsibilities included continued airworthiness and maintenance management,customer liaison, budget control, project management, contract negotiation/management, aircraft procurement and HRM. From January 2005 to April 2008 (3 years 4 months) Bureau Chief @ Programme Management, Operations management, Security, International Liaison, Media relations and government/diplomatic interaction. From June 2004 to December 2004 (7 months) Technical Manager @ Technical management,customer liaison, project management, contract negotiation/management, aircraft procurement and HRM From April 1999 to May 2004 (5 years 2 months) Commissioned Officer @ Operations and training, team leadership, HR, Logistics, International Peacekeeping Operations From April 1991 to April 1999 (8 years 1 month)

Executive MBA, Business @ Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, University College Dublin From 2009 to 2011 AB139/AB139 PWC PT6C/67C Airframe maintenance Course B1.3 @ Agusta Westland Training academy. Sesto Calende Italy . From 2006 to 2006 PT6C -67C /D Engine Line maintenance type training @ Pratt and Whitney Canada service center Europe GmbH. From 2006 to 2006 M Sc., Tech. Mgmt. @ Smurfit Graduate Business School, UCD From 2000 to 2002 B Eng, Mechanical @ National University of Ireland, Galway From 1992 to 1996 H Dip Military Management, Officer Training, Military Management @ Military College, Defence Forces, Ireland From 1989 to 1991 Padraig Conneely is skilled in: Project Management, Contract Management, Procurement, Operations Management, Aviation, Business Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Mining, Team Leadership, Defence, Supervisory Skills, Team Building, Airworthiness, Project Planning