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Michael Baughan

Investor

General Partner at Aero X Ventures

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Writes $500K – $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

  1. ATL PartnersExecutive Boardcurrent2015 β€” presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. Valence Surface TechnologiesDirectorcurrent2019 β€” presentGreater Houston
  3. Osprey CapitalFounder / Partnercurrent2011 β€” present
  4. Vaughn College of Aeronautics and TechnologyBoard of Trusteescurrent2025 β€” present
  5. AeroXBoard Chair2019 β€” 2026Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
  6. AERO X VENTURESCo-founder and General Partner2020 β€” 2025Winston Salem, NC
  7. Noranco IncChairman of the Board2013 β€” 2016
  8. Novant HealthChairman, Board of Trustees2006 β€” 2015
  9. B/E Aerospace, Inc.President & Chief Operating Officer2005 β€” 2011
  10. B/E Aerospace, Inc.SVP & GM Commercial Aircraft Segment2002 β€” 2005
  11. B/E Aerospace, Inc.VP & GM, Seating Products Group1999 β€” 2002
  12. AET Systems, Inc.President1990 β€” 1993
  13. The Boston Company / American ExpressMgr. Strategic Initiatives1986 β€” 1990
  14. Dow ChemicalSales Representative1981 β€” 1984

Education

  1. Harvard Business SchoolMBA1984 β€” 1986
  2. University of VirginiaBA, Economics1977 β€” 1981

Skills & more

Competitive Analysis23Mergers & Acquisitions22Mergers15Continuous Improvement11Aerospace11P&L Management10Sales8Account Management8Program Management8Manufacturing6Business Strategy6International Sales5
+12 moreIntegrated MarketingOperations ManagementAircraftProduct DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentForecastingIncome StatementConsultingLeadershipManagementStrategyStrategic Planning
  • Instrument Rated Pilot β€” Federal Aviation Administration

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