Mr Matt Haugk
Matt Haugk is Vice President, Marketing, Sales and Customer Business Operations – Defense
Business. In this role, Matt has accountability, leadership and development for a team that has overall responsibility for Marketing, Sales and Customer Business Operations for the Defense Customer Business North America division headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Prior to accepting this role in Feb 2011, Matt was the Director, Marketing & Strategy for the Rolls-Royce Global Helicopter Business from 2005 to 2011.
From 2003 to 2005, Matt was on a 2 year International Assignment in Bristol, UK as a Product Marketing Executive for the Defence Aerospace Sector Headquarters. During his 2 year assignment, Matt was responsible for world-wide marketing and business development for Helicopter Engines outside of the U.S. Matt served on the Rolls-Royce Turbomeca (RRTM) Marketing Working Group and was instrumental in the success of the RTM322 engine.
From 2001 to 2003, Matt served as Product Marketing Manager for the Rolls-Royce Corporate and Regional Aircraft business unit. During his tenure, Matt was responsible for world-wide marketing of the successful AE 3007 Program through a period of significant growth, and was involved in winning several key airline campaigns.
Matt joined Rolls-Royce in 1999, having previously worked in the airline industry for 8 years holding a wide range of increasingly senior positions giving him unparalleled breadth and depth into all facets of airline management.
Matt is also a Major in the U.S. Air Force and is currently assigned as the State Homeland Security & Defense Operations Officer for the Assistant Adjutant General and the Commander for the Indiana Air National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Matt was selected for his United States Air Force Commission to Second Lieutenant in 1994 and has also held positions as Aircraft Mechanic, Pilot and Maintenance Officer during his 21 years in the Air Force.