Frederic Brousseau began his career with Pratt & Whitney Canada in 1997 on the factory floor, and advanced through a variety of operational roles, including the management of company facilities in the People’s Republic of China and direct international sourcing project initiatives. As General Manager of the company’s Mirabel Aerospace Centre he guided the opening of the facility and its state-of-the-art production line for the engines which power the Airbus A220 commercial jet liner.

After fulfilling a number of executive roles in his 26-year career at Pratt & Whitney, Frederic was appointed Vice President, Operations at P&W in April 2022. In this role, he oversaw the company’s worldwide Operations, encompassing 12 sites across Canada, Poland, Morocco and China. He also led the company’s worldwide supply chain, sourcing strategy as well as new program industrialisation. He was responsible for the development and deployment of operational strategy with a focus on ensuring the operational competitiveness of its sites & supply chain.

During his time at P&W, Frederic also played a leadership role in the areas of employee health and safety, environmentally sustainable manufacturing philosophies and practices, and the development of talent in various multi-cultural and cross-disciplinary settings.

He holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, Major in Aeronautical, from the Université de Sherbrooke (Sherbrooke, Quebec), and a Masters in Business Administration from Hautes Études Commerciales (Montreal, Quebec). He has also graduated from Executive Programs at INSEAD (Singapore) and the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business (Charlottesville, Virginia, USA).

Frederic joins Williams Racing in April 2023 as its Chief Operating Officer.

2023: Chief Operating Officer, Williams Racing

2022-2023: Vice-President Operations, Pratt & Whitney Canada

2017-2022: Vice-President Global Manufacturing, Pratt & Whitney Canada

2016-2017: Executive Director, Global Operations & Strategy, Pratt & Whitney Canada

2012-2016: Executive Director, Engine Centre & Program Management, Pratt & Whitney Canada

2008-2012: General Manager, Mirabel Aerospace Centre, Pratt & Whitney Canada

2006-2008: International Sourcing Manager, Pratt & Whitney Canada

2003-2006: General Manager, South Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines, China