Failure Is Not an Option: Leadership Lessons from Aerospace CEO Peter Gille

What does it take to lead a global aerospace company through a pandemic, a war, and massive industry shifts—and still grow by 20% year over year? In this episode, Tim Fergestad sits down with Peter Gille, CEO of TurbineAero, to uncover the leadership mindset and operational strategies behind one of the aerospace sector’s most resilient and innovative companies.

Peter shares the fascinating story of how he was recruited to build a facility from scratch in Thailand, and how that unexpected opportunity launched him on a path to becoming CEO. He offers lessons from navigating COVID-19, the Ukraine conflict, and the high-stakes world of aerospace and space engine manufacturing. From APUs and rocket turbopumps to what it's really like running “four different companies” under one umbrella—Peter pulls back the curtain.

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