Robinson Helicopter Company Names Will Fulton, New Vice President of Business Development, to Drive Global Fleet Sales Growth and Expansion
Helicopter Industry Veteran to Spearhead Strategic Sales Initiatives and Expand Company's Global Footprint
Torrance, CA – October 7, 2024 – Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), the world’s leading manufacturer of civil helicopters, appointed Will Fulton as Vice President of Business Development. Fulton will lead business development efforts to expand fleet sales and configured aircraft sales while driving significant market growth and profitability for the company.
Fulton brings more than 15 years of experience supporting product development, sales, and strategy within multiple mission types in the aerospace industry. In this role, he will spearhead the expansion of fleet sales into sectors and missions such as agriculture, news gathering, law enforcement, foreign government, and utility. His focus will be on strategically establishing steady and sustainable growth for Robinson Helicopter, solidifying the company's position as a leading provider of vertical aviation solutions.
"Will Fulton has devoted his career to making flying safer and more accessible,” said David Smith, President and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company. “His track record of success in multiple sectors makes him a complete fit for our company, and we look forward to him working alongside our more than 100 dealers around the world in this exciting new chapter in our history.”
Before joining Robinson Helicopter, Fulton served as the former Head of Marketing in North America for Airbus Helicopters and an engineer-turned-sales manager at Bell Flight. He was also a Longbow Apache helicopter pilot serving in the U.S. Army for seven years. Fulton received a degree in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering at West Point and an MBA from Texas Christian University.
“From a young age, I’ve always been inspired by vertical lift aviation, and this company has a rich history and tradition of innovation that I’m honored to be a part of,” Fulton said. “I look forward to working with the talented innovators here and our global customer base to provide new products and technologies that will continue solidifying our position as an industry leader in safety, reliability, and cost-effective vertical lift provider.”
About Robinson Helicopter Company
For more than 50 years, Robinson Helicopter Company has been at the forefront of the helicopter industry by delivering safety-enhancing technologies, including OEM-designed crash-resistant fuel cells, 4K cockpit video cameras, autopilot systems, and NVG-compatible cockpits. Robinson is committed to developing, manufacturing, and supporting the most reliable and efficient helicopters in the industry. For additional information, visit www.robinsonheli.com.
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Contact:
Robyn E. Eagles
Robyn.eagles@robinsonheli.com
323-547-5102