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R. Blake Emery

Seattle

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Boeing, specializing in innovative research design and organizational development. As President of BlakeEmeryAssociates, I empower organizations through strategic consulting on culture and communication, leveraging insights from neuroscience to drive large-scale transformation and enhance interpersonal dynamics.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

President

BlakeEmeryAssociates
06.2020 - Current

I founded the company upon retirement from Boeing. I consult to organizations on research methods, research driven strategy, and all things related to organizational culture and interpersonal communication.

Director, Differentiation Strategy

Boeing Commercial Airplanes
01.2000 - 06.2020

Led the team that developed the differentiation strategy, communication of the strategy internally and ecternally. Led research that informed the design of the exterior and interior of the 787 Dreamliner and application of the design philosophy to other Boeing aircraft.

Education

Master of Arts - Speech Communication

University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication

University of Washington
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication/Psychology
  • Research Design/ Innovative Qualitative Research
  • Organization Development
  • Large-scale Systems Transformation
  • Application of Neuroscience

Accomplishments

I have been featured in several documentaries including "The Age of Aerospace" (PBS), "City in the Sky" (BBC) and "The Beauty of Flying" (LATAM, South America).

My publications include a book on local martial arts history, Seattle Taijiquan Pioneers, and editorials and articles for Aircraft Interiors International.

I have done podcasts for Panasonic Avionics, Aeropedia and others.

I have done keynote presentations at conferences in Italy, Australia, Germany, and the US.

I am named on multiple design and utility patents for both aerospace and jewelry designs.

Timeline

President

BlakeEmeryAssociates
06.2020 - Current

Director, Differentiation Strategy

Boeing Commercial Airplanes
01.2000 - 06.2020

Master of Arts - Speech Communication

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication

University of Washington
R. Blake Emery