David Radcliffe

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About David Radcliffe

Chief Operating Officer / General Manager with 30+ years of experience leading enterprise operations, full P&L management, and growth strategy across defense, national security, ISR aviation, and mission systems. Proven track record managing $300M–$1B+ portfolios, delivering 16–20%+ EBITA, and driving scalable operational performance in complex, regulated environments.Core expertise includes enterprise P&L leadership, operational excellence, business transformation, capture strategy, and organizational scaling. Experienced in aligning strategy, finance, operations, and business development to drive revenue growth, margin expansion, and long-term value creation.Key capabilities- Full P&L Ownership ($300M–$1B+)| EBITA Growth | Margin Expansion- COO / GM Leadership | Multi-Site Global Operations (CONUS/OCONUS)- Growth Strategy | Business Development | Capture Management ($10B+ pipeline)- Defense & National Security | C5ISR | ISR Aviation | Mission Systems- Operational Transformation | Integration | Shared Services | Process Optimization- Capital Allocation | CapEx Strategy ($500M+)| ROI Optimization- Program Management (100+ Programs)| Large-Scale Portfolio Leadership- Digital Transformation | Agile Development | Systems Integration- FAA Operations | Aviation Maintenance | Logistics & Supply Chain- Organizational Design | Talent Development | Change ManagementSelected impact- Scaled operations from $300M to $750M+ while sustaining 16–20%+ EBITA- Built and managed $10B+ qualified pipeline with consistent book-to-bill performance- Led $500M+ capital investment strategy to transition to ISR aviation service models- Directed global operations supporting annual flight hours with >95% readinessRecognized for driving operational discipline, integrating complex organizations, and delivering measurable results across large-scale defense and technology enterprises. Strong partner to executive leadership, boards, and government stakeholders, with a focus on execution, growth, and mission success.Open to COO, General Manager, and CEO-track opportunities in defense, aerospace, aviation, and national security sectors. ContactConnect via LinkedIn or at deradcliffe@comcast.net