Nabil Saad

Dr. Nabil Raymond Saad, Ph.D., Eng., is a senior aerospace engineering executive and strategic advisor with over three decades of experience across propulsion systems, aircraft programs, and complex transportation platforms. He held senior technical and executive leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney Canada and Bombardier, where he led turbine structures engineering & advanced materials, Aerospace and Defense enterprise system integration, and international high speed rail development programs. He was a two-time winner of the prestigious "United Technologies Presidential Award" for outstanding achievement in innovation and product design.

Dr. Saad combines deep technical authority with executive judgment, making him particularly well suited for board appointments, independent engineering oversight, and subject matter expert roles. His Ph.D. research in a computational fluid dynamic and heat transfer underpins his credibility in propulsion and thermal systems, while his executive career reflects strong governance, risk management and regulatory awareness.

Since 2009, he has served as Senior Business Advisor and Aerospace & Defense Sector Expert at Inno Centre, advising aerospace and defense SMEs with a total turnover of $450 million, on strategy, commercialization, certification environments and sustainable growth. He is frequently engaged where independent technical assessment, strategic clarity and industry credibility are required.

Dr. Saad holds a Ph.D. in engineering from McGill University, is the author of several scientific and business publications and has also contributed to the academic community as a graduate level instructor at McGill University and École Polytechnique de Montréal. He is recognized for his ability to translate complex engineering issues into clear guidance for executives, boards, regulators and legal professionals.