Colin Quarless

Senior executive with over a decade of experience leading business aviation growth strategies, achieving 12-15% year-over-year growth for the past five years. Skilled in overseeing business strategy, product and program management, and data science functions, while managing multi-disciplinary teams, including two Vice Presidents. Successfully outlined and secured approval for a multi-million-dollar R&D budget to drive innovation across SATCOM terminals, SaaS products, and satellite services. Spearheaded the development of an exclusive global aero network, projected to generate over $300M in revenue over seven years. Expertise in strategic business planning, partner negotiations, and executing new business ventures with satellite operators, hardware manufacturers, and software developers. Led successful seller-side transactions, negotiated high-value commercial agreements, and implemented key initiatives like Net Promoter Scoring (NPS) to enhance SaaS product performance. Proven track record in aligning corporate objectives, product development policies, and go-to-market strategies to drive sustained business growth. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations.

• Selected into Thales’ inaugural Emerging Leaders program; one of eighteen (18) employees nationwide selected into the program designed to train and influence prospective future leaders within the company
• Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the June 2004 Major League Baseball draft