Christina Kurth appointed Director of Business Development at The Barnes Global Advisors
November 8, 2024
The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, has announced the appointment of Christina Kurth as the new Director of Business Development. Kurth has extensive career experience, first as a design engineer and aircraft designer, then moving into technical and commercial sales.
In her new position, Kurth will spearhead TBGA’s expansion into the commercial advanced manufacturing sector, leveraging the extensive expertise of the ADDvisor team to enhance the company’s portfolio.
TBGA Founder and President John E Barnes commented, “We have a vision to help people integrate advanced manufacturing. Kurth’s leadership skills, coupled with her engineering and aviation background, is a great fit.”
Prior to joining TBGA, Kurth played a pivotal role at Sintavia, transitioning the company’s focus from commercial aerospace to the space and defence sectors. Her accomplishments include implementing CRM and ERP systems to boost operational efficiency and establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders.
Her background also includes significant contributions at Embraer Executive Jets and Bombardier Aerospace, where she was involved in product development and strategic planning for new aircraft designs. Kurth holds a B.Eng. in Aerospace Structures, Systems, and Vehicle Design from Carleton University and project management certifications.
Kurth has been recognised for her industry insights, having been invited to speak at key events such as the FAA/EASA Joint Additive Manufacturing Workshop 2024 and the AMS Strategies panel on sustainability in 2023. Additionally, she represented Sintavia at the AM Forward event with President Biden in 2022.
Kurth shared, “I’m honoured to continue my career with this tight-knit, legendary team. I anticipate our shared backgrounds and passion for the industry will deliver exceptional, date-driven outcomes for our customers and stakeholders. We’re more than ready to make a lasting impact.”
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