AAV In Conversation with LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president at Collins Aerospace

LeAnn Ridgeway, vice president, Collins Aerospace. (Photo: Collins Aerospace) Asian Aviation Editor Matt Driskill is In Conversation with LeAnn Ridgeway of Collins Aerospace. Ridgeway is vice president and general manager, Information Management Services (IMS) for Avionics based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, Ridgeway is responsible for leading the IMS business, including aviation network services and ground systems, flight support and communications services and information processing. She brings more than 30 years of experience to her position at Collins Aerospace and has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including: vice president and general manager for Simulation and Training Solutions in Government Systems; vice president and managing director, Americas; and senior director, Engineering Services. Ridgeway was most recently served as vice president and general manager of Rockwell Collins integration activities for B/E Aerospace, which the company acquired in April 2017. A native of Anamosa, Iowa, Ridgeway earned her bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Mt. Mercy College. She earned her MBA degree from St. Ambrose University. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]