Karl Robinson

Karl Robinson has worked in the supply chain and procurement industry for over 25 years. Karl began their career in 1995 as a Purchasing Manager at Dana Corporation, where they also held various other positions. In 2002, they became the European Purchasing Manager at Martinrea, and then moved on to Smiths Detection in 2003 as a Strategic Purchasing Manager. In 2005, they were the Strategic Procurement Manager at Aero Inventory, and then worked as a Supply Chain Manager at B/E Aerospace from 2009 to 2013. In 2013, they became the Procurement Manager and Operations Director at Farsound Aviation Limited, and then moved to L3Harris Commercial Aviation in 2014 as Head of Strategic Sourcing. In 2016, they were the Head of Procurement at Majestic Showers, and then the Purchasing Manager at Mirus Aircraft Seating from 2019 to 2022. Currently, Karl Robinson is the Head of Supply Chain at Cranfield Aerospace Solutions.

Karl Robinson attended King's School, Macclesfield from 1980 to 1987, and then went on to study Geology at the University of Hull, where they received a BSc (HONS) in 1990.