Alison Pirola

Alison Pirola (née Ball) is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and procurement within the aerospace industry. Currently serving as Head of OEM Sales at Safran Helicopter Engines since September 2013, Alison has developed and managed teams focused on new service development and product promotion, effectively driving growth through strategic initiatives and comprehensive market analysis. Prior to this role, Alison led pricing strategies and purchasing teams at Turbomeca Manufacturing and has a strong background in supply chain management from previous positions at Saipem and Segime. Alison holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southampton, along with education from Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes and ESSEC Business School.