The company has also appointed James M. Gibson chairman of Accurus Aerospace Corporation, a Tier II supplier of highly engineered machined parts, kits and assemblies and processing services, focused on the highest value aircraft platforms.
“Over the past three years since Accurus was formed with the purpose of building a fully integrated, highly diversified Tier II aerostructures supplier, we have made significant achievements and developments in our strategy to create four divisions with complementary capabilities,” said Rowan Taylor, Liberty Hall’s founding partner.
“A key component of our operational and financial success is having a leadership team in place with deep experience and insight within the aerostructures segment, and we applaud Robert and Jim on their contributions to date and their new roles with Accurus. Robert has served in a number of roles since joining Accurus and has played a pivotal part in integrating our divisions while ensuring our customers are provided with optimal cost, quality and delivery. Jim has done a tremendous job of leading Accurus since it was formed, and we are pleased that we can continue to draw on his counsel through his role as Chairman.”
Kirkpatrick joined Accurus in 2014 as executive vice president and chief operating officer and was promoted to president in 2016. Prior to joining Accurus, Kirkpatrick held a number of different roles across the aerospace manufacturing industry throughout his 20 year career. Most recently, Mr. Kirkpatrick was Senior Vice President of Airframe Products for Precision Castparts Corp. Prior to joining Precision Castparts Corp., he held senior positions at Primus International Inc. and Walden’s Machine, Inc.
Gibson was appointed president and CEO of Accurus when the company was formed in 2013. In addition to his role as Chairman, he will serve as an Operating Advisor to Liberty Hall. Mr. Gibson has more than 30 years of aerospace industry experience, including senior positions with Synchronous Aerospace Group, GKN Aerospace and TRW Aerospace.
