Joanna Speed (MODERATOR)

As Chief Growth Officer, Joanna Speed drives strategic growth initiatives to elevate awareness of the company's innovative vision, service capabilities, and performance execution within the industry. She leads with a collaborative perspective and a focus on exemplary partnership experience. Joanna brings extensive industry experience to her role.

Most recently, she served as Managing Director, Aerospace and Defense Events for the Aviation Week Network – which included the SpeedNews Legacy where she notably led the launch and execution of multiple marketing strategies and audience engagement platforms. During her prior tenure, Joanna emerged as a thought leader for pioneering forecasting and intelligence forums in the A&D arena.

A relationship-driven leader with an industry-proven record, Joanna is a recipient of the Service to the Flag Award for Industry by Women in Defense, a subsidiary organization under the National Defense Industrial Association, and recently recognized by Business Insider, as one of the top 15 most recognized and influential women in aerospace.