Michael Baughan
InvestorGeneral Partner at Aero X Ventures
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Writes $500K β $3M checks Β· typically $1.8M
About
Michael Baughan is an aerospace executive and board director at ATL Partners, where he provides private investment and strategic advisory services to aerospace and industrial manufacturing companies. He has held leadership positions in both public and private organizations across manufacturing, engineering, and industrial services, with P&L responsibility ranging from $100 million to over $2 billion. His experience includes mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and operational improvement initiatives. Baughan is involved in economic development in North Carolina and serves on boards for community, education, and nonprofit organizations.
Experience
- ATL PartnersExecutive Boardcurrent2015 β presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Valence Surface TechnologiesDirectorcurrent2019 β presentGreater Houston
- Osprey CapitalFounder / Partnercurrent2011 β present
- Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyBoard of Trusteescurrent2025 β present
- AeroXBoard Chair2019 β 2026Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
- AERO X VENTURESCo-founder and General Partner2020 β 2025Winston Salem, NC
- Noranco IncChairman of the Board2013 β 2016
- Novant HealthChairman, Board of Trustees2006 β 2015
- B/E Aerospace, Inc.President & Chief Operating Officer2005 β 2011
- B/E Aerospace, Inc.SVP & GM Commercial Aircraft Segment2002 β 2005
- B/E Aerospace, Inc.VP & GM, Seating Products Group1999 β 2002
- AET Systems, Inc.President1990 β 1993
- The Boston Company / American ExpressMgr. Strategic Initiatives1986 β 1990
- Dow ChemicalSales Representative1981 β 1984
Education
- Harvard Business SchoolMBA1984 β 1986
- University of VirginiaBA, Economics1977 β 1981
Skills & more
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Integrated MarketingOperations ManagementAircraftProduct DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentForecastingIncome StatementConsultingLeadershipManagementStrategyStrategic Planning- Instrument Rated Pilot β Federal Aviation Administration
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Also attended Harvard Business School1,777
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Also attended University of Virginia316
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Boston Company / American Express2
Also worked at Dow Chemical21
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