A Supplier’s Perspective on ITP Exciting Long Term View on Global Aerospace Industry

Shaun Rowley, Managing Director of ANT Industries in Atherstone, Warwickshire, welcomes the recent appointment of Eva Azoulay as the new CEO of ITP Aero, viewing it as a positive step for the global aerospace industry. ANT Industries, a trusted supplier of aero engine and gas turbine components, has long worked alongside ITP Aero, and Rowley sees Azoulay’s leadership as reinforcing the importance of long-term strategic vision in the sector.

For Rowley, ITP Aero’s evolution from a subsidiary to an independent global player is not just about growth but about foresight in an industry where innovation, stability, and sustained development are key. He highlights how the aerospace sector, particularly in areas like engine components, operates on extended cycles that require deep investments in research, development, and technology that may not pay off for decades.

“Leadership in aerospace is about understanding that today’s work lays the groundwork for products and systems that will be integral to the market years from now,” Rowley says. He points to the increasingly critical focus on advanced propulsion technologies like hydrogen and electric propulsion as examples of how companies like ITP Aero are positioning themselves for the future. These shifts align closely with the strategic direction ANT Industries is taking, and Rowley notes that having a customer with such a forward-looking approach only strengthens their collaboration.

ANT Industries, known for its precision engineering, is well aware of the importance of staying ahead of technological trends in aerospace. Rowley explains that the partnerships with companies like ITP Aero are not simply transactional—they are collaborations built on a shared vision of future capability. As ITP Aero continues to integrate itself into more platforms and programs, from civil aviation to advanced defence systems like the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), it drives innovation across the supply chain. “For us, this is about aligning with the best in the industry,” Rowley adds, stating that ANT Industries thrives on the kind of partnership that challenges its own technical expertise and demands forward-thinking solutions.

The appointment of Azoulay also signals to Rowley the value of stability and strategic leadership in navigating the complexities of the global supply chain. The aerospace industry, particularly after the challenges of recent years, requires clear, consistent direction from leaders who understand the long game. ANT Industries echoes ITP Aero’s sentiment that there is no room for short-term thinking in aerospace. The scale and complexity of modern aviation demand partnerships where all stakeholders are committed to mutual growth and resilience.

“ITP Aero’s focus on building a multi-faceted and diversified business, while still being deeply rooted in core competencies like turbine engines, mirrors our own approach,” says Rowley. “We need leaders like Eva, who can steer through the evolving landscape, pushing for innovation while ensuring that their suppliers and partners move forward with them.”

Looking ahead, Rowley believes that ANT Industries’ collaboration with ITP Aero will continue to flourish under the new leadership. With both companies focused on driving the next generation of flight technologies, the synergies between them will be pivotal in shaping the future of aerospace. For Rowley, the appointment is more than just a change in leadership; it’s a reaffirmation of a shared long-term commitment to excellence in the skies.