Dr. Richard Lane Executive Director Business Deve
Post# of 30028
Executive Director Business Development
Defense Innovations
June 2011 – Present (3 years 8 months)Michigan
DEFENSE INNOVATIONS • Started in June 2011- Placed on hold while at Ricardo (reactivated Nov- 2014)
Focus of efforts at Defense Innovations includes identifying and developing defense, automotive and commercial business opportunities. Lead RFP and RFI generation and presentations, increase market awareness and exposure through presentations at major events. Maintain C level contacts at Major OEMs (automotive/defense) and Tier suppliers. Secured a major contract at TARDEC/Office of Naval Research and helped a Native American owned company open doors to new business at the DOD and within the defense industry community. Captured $20 million R & D contract for a Native American company. NEW PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Amarantus BioScience (Innovative diagnostic and Therapeutic tools for Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, PTSD etc......) innovative battery technology (Nickel Zinc/Zinc Air ), alternative fuel technologies for fleets (propane and Hydrogen), Integrated Starter generator technology and updated capabilities in Engineering/modeling/simulation, composites and system development & Corrosion prevention technology
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