Not just advise.
Drive change.
CESCON is not a conventional management consultancy. We are leadership practitioners, networkers and implementation partners — for companies that need real results in international aviation and defense. No presentations without consequence. Only substance.
Strategy without execution
is just a document.
We believe the best advice comes from people who have themselves sat in the positions they advise on. Who know what it feels like to carry P&L responsibility for USD 400 million. Who lead negotiations where there is genuinely something to lose.
CESCON was founded because this kind of advisory is rare — and because the aviation and defense industry deserves it.
Six Principles,
That Allow No
Compromise
These principles aren't part of our external image — they're the standard we hold ourselves to every day.
Substance Over Surface
No generic frameworks. Every recommendation is based on three decades of board-level practical experience — robust, specific, actionable.
Results, Not Reports
We support projects through to operational implementation — as advisor, interim manager or board member. Our standard doesn't end with a presentation.
Discretion as a Given
Absolute confidentiality — in M&A transactions, defense projects and sensitive restructurings. Not a promise, but a lived standard.
A Network With Real Depth
No LinkedIn contact list. Robust relationships at decision-maker level — with OEMs, airlines, MRO providers, ministries and PE firms worldwide.
Civil & Defense — Both Worlds
The rare combination of civil aviation expertise and military understanding creates a unique advantage in markets that bridge both worlds.
Eye Level — Always
We talk with decision-makers, not about them. Direct, clear, without hierarchy. That takes courage — and builds trust.
Three Decades.
One Consequence.
He didn't write about aviation — he led it. Through crises, through growth phases, across three continents.
His career began where precision and engineering mindset matter: in engine development at BMW Rolls-Royce AeroEngines. The BR710 and BR715 programs taught him that quality is non-negotiable — a conviction that shapes his entire professional approach.
At General Electric Aircraft Engines, he was responsible for sales of civil and military engines across Central Europe — with direct access to armed forces, government agencies and major European airlines.
At PFW Aerospace, he built over one billion euros in new business over more than four years — and made the company the first German Boeing supplier for structural components and cargo systems.
RUAG Aerospace was his first major leadership role at group level: nine locations in Germany, Switzerland and Italy, civil and military MRO simultaneously — including special mission aircraft for the German Air Force and Flugbereitschaft.
At Jet Aviation (General Dynamics), he led the EMEA and Asia network as SVP & General Manager, with 15 locations, over 1,200 employees and a P&L of USD 400 million. He founded JVs in Moscow and China and served on supervisory boards in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Beijing.
As CEO & President of TAG Aviation Europe, he led the company through one of the toughest phases in business aviation: the CHF shock hit the Geneva-based company hard, with five locations and over 1,000 employees. Späth developed a new growth strategy while launching the B757 VIP charter program.
In 2022, he founded CESCON — not as a retreat, but as a logical consequence: putting thirty years of learning, building and experience to targeted use for others.
We're growing —
together with the
best in the industry.
CESCON is building an exclusive network of experienced aviation and defense experts. We're not looking for generalists — we're looking for people who go deep in their domain and deliver when it matters.
Experts With
Real Depth
We're looking for specialists who have genuinely moved the needle in their field. Experience counts. Substance counts. The rest follows.
MRO & Technical Operations
Leaders from component MRO, line maintenance or engine overhaul. EASA Part 145 knowledge and Accountable Manager experience a plus.
Business & VIP Aviation
Experienced managers from the business aviation world — aircraft management, charter, FBO or handling. Networked with operators and OEMs.
Defense & Government
Experts with experience in military procurement, special mission or military MRO. Discretion and security awareness are assumed.
M&A & Corporate Finance
Specialists for transactions in the aviation and defense sector — due diligence, valuation, structuring with deep industry understanding.
Sales & Business Development
Sales profiles with proven success — OEM sales, airline key accounts, market entry or business development in new regions.
Strategy & Transformation
Leaders who have successfully driven restructurings or strategic realignments in the industry — with measurable results.
Interested?
Get in touch.
A first confidential conversation is all it takes — direct with us.