"Aerospace & Defense M&A Perspectives”
Panelists:
Moderator:  Steve Moon (Deputy Head of M&A, Americas, Co-Head Aerospace & Defense Investment Banking, Kroll Investment Banking)
Nic Janneck (Partner, Vance Street Capital)
Brian Zaumeyer (Founder, New Aero Capital)
Brian Williams (CEO, Frazier Aviation International)
Join the Aerospace & Defense Forum – Los Angeles Chapter for an engaging panel discussion on the current state of M&A in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Hear firsthand from some of the most active investment bankers, private equity investors, and industry executives as they share their perspectives on recent deals, current trends, and the outlook for A&D transactions.
The Aerospace and Defense industry continues to navigate a dynamic landscape shaped by supply chain disruptions, workforce and production challenges, and now the potential impact of tariffs. In commercial aerospace, demand for air travel remains strong, though the sector remains cautious amid tariff-related uncertainties under the Trump Administration. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions have global defense spending on the rise — even as the Trump administration proposes 8% annual budget cuts to the Department of Defense over the next five years.
When will the commercial aerospace industry finally recover and get back to pre-pandemic production levels?
Will A&D companies continue to drive deal activity and further consolidate the sector despite these headwinds?
What segments of A&D are actively being traded and which segments are on pause?
We’ll answer these questions and more as we focus on the latest trends in commercial aviation, defense, space and other emerging market opportunities, and how these developments are expected to influence mergers and acquisitions over the next 12-24 months.
Panelists
Steve Moon
 joined Kroll, formerly known as Duff & Phelps, in 2000 and is the Deputy Head of Mergers & Acquisitions, Americas and Co-Heads the firm’s Aerospace Defense Government (ADG) investment banking group. Steve has extensive experience in executing mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance transactions for middle market companies in the aerospace, defense and industrial industries. He is responsible for project management and execution of a broad range of investment banking engagements, including sell- and buy-side transactions, leveraged buyouts, divestitures, recapitalizations, debt and equity financings, strategic alternative reviews and fairness opinions on behalf of private equity firms and public and private companies.
Steve began his career as an Analyst in the Private Placements Group at Libra Investments, an investment banking firm specializing in middle market transactions. Steve received his B.A. in Political Science from Tufts University.
Nic Janneck
 is a Partner at Vance Street Capital, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with expertise in manufacturing and engineering focused in within the medtech, life sciences, aerospace and defense, and industrial technology sectors. Nic is involved in all aspects of the investment process including sourcing, diligence, and execution of new investments. Prior to joining Vance Street in 2010, Nic was in the Investment Banking Group at J.P. Morgan, participating in the execution of a variety of transactions including mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financings across various industries.
Nic graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting.
Brian Zaumeyer 
is an independent investor with over 20 years of private equity and related experience. Brian is the founder of New Aero Capital, which is an independent investment platform formed to pursue independent controlling stake investments in private companies in the aerospace and defense industry. Prior to forming New Aero Capital, Brian was a Managing Principal of Odyssey Investment Partners, which is a middle market private equity firm with approximately $5 billion AUM. During his tenure at Odyssey, Mr. Zaumeyer served on the boards of Wencor Group, BarrierSafe Solutions, L-com and Aero Precision, and also led the firm’s origination effort.
Prior to Odyssey, Brian was a Principal at DLJ Merchant Banking Partners. Prior to DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, Brin worked in the Investment Banking Divisions of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Credit Suisse and was an Associate at boutique M&A advisory firm Unterberg, Towbin, focused on aerospace & defense clients.
Brian earned his bachelor’s degree at Georgetown University and his M.B.A. at Columbia University.
Brian Williams 
is the CEO of Frazier Aviation International, a leading provider of sustainment solutions for the military aircraft aftermarket sector. Previous to this, Brian was the CEO of Avantus Aerospace, a manufacturer of C-Class aerospace components. Prior to Avantus, Brian was the CEO of AIP Aerospace and oversaw the strategic positioning and operational transformation of a high-temperature composites business. He also led a turnaround for a group of U.S.-focused tooling companies, re-branded them as Ascent Aerospace, and transformed them into a global integrator of automation systems. Previously, Brian was the President of Arrowhead Products, where he was instrumental in growing the company by 65% and leading a strategic shift from individual ducting components to complete aircraft air management systems. Prior to Arrowhead, Brian spent more than 20 years in satellite communications at Boeing and Hughes Aircraft as Director of bus and payload electronics, microwave amplifiers, ion propulsion, and space batteries.
Brian is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and of Brigham Young University with a Masters of Business Administration.
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