Dean Roberts joins Rolland Vincent Associates

Dr Dean Roberts, one of the most respected business aviation analysts, has joined Rolland Vincent Associates. Roberts will be vice president, strategy, sustainability and development.

Roberts left Rolls-Royce earlier this year after 40 years at the company. The market forecasts that he produces were key when the enginemaker decided on new launches.

“It is rare to find someone who has his many and diverse skill sets. He is a recognized industry guru with expertise forged in the real world of civil aero-engine development and product strategy,” said Rollie Vincent, president, RVA. “His deep expertise and broad-based experiences are superb complements to what we do – he will be especially instrumental as we broaden our capabilities and focus on the nascent field of aviation sustainability.”

Roberts is the chair of the Business Aviation Subcommittee of the US Transportation Research Board (TRB), where he leads 10-year market consensus forecasts and surveys with fellow industry experts. He has been a member of General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Environment Committee and provided market forecast guidance to support the industry’s Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC).