Bell Textron Inc., a segment of Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), has announced Tim Evans as the newly appointed Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. In this role, Tim will lead Bell’s expansion across these dynamic markets, driving the growth of its Commercial Business in this region.
Tim transitions into this role with an extensive background in the aerospace and defense industries, which includes his service as an officer in the United States Army. Having originally joined Bell in 2006, Tim has successfully led numerous regional sales and marketing strategies, managing operations in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. He also garnered valuable experience working alongside Africair, Inc., Bell’s Independent Representative, and held various senior-level positions relating to government contracts and bidding activities. He has effectively secured multi-year contracts through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) structure, establishing a robust presence for Bell’s products in challenging markets.
Most recently, Tim served as the Director of Bell 525 Business Development, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the global strategy and business growth for the Bell 525, acclaimed as the world’s most advanced commercial helicopter. With his guidance, the Bell team successfully welcomed Equinor as the inaugural client to finalize a purchase agreement, paving the way for a new era of aircraft for energy, search and rescue, and governmental operations.
“I am honored to take on the position of Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa and to lead this skilled, dynamic team,” stated Tim Evans. “Bell has achieved remarkable milestones in the region, including military training aircraft for the Royal Jordanian Air Force and the first Bell 429 for offshore operations in Cameroon. I am eager to build upon the exceptional efforts in enhancing Bell’s footprint in the region.”
