Hello R***d, I hope you’re doing well. I’m J***e, an HR recruiter at StrategyBrain. I came across your extensive career,from leading AI-driven capability development and digitization initiatives at B***l to your decades of B***r leadership,and was very impressed. We’re partnering with D***s to fill a Director of Military Capability Development role, focused on AI integration, simulation-based readiness, and advising on aviation procurement and joint operations. Your background seems like an ideal match. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this opportunity further?

Hi R***d, Great to hear you’re interested. Before we lock in a time, let me give you a quick overview of D***s and the Director of Military Capability Development role,so our conversation can dive right into what matters most for you. About D***s • A 200-plus,strong defense consulting and technology firm, mission-focused on modernizing military capabilities. • Collaborative, innovation-driven culture where continuous learning and cross-disciplinary teamwork are core. • We partner with government and defense clients to deliver AI-enabled solutions, simulation-based training, and advanced procurement strategies. Role: Director of Military Capability Development 1. Lead the design and integration of AI-driven solutions across land, air, and joint operations,building on your AI capability development experience at B***l. 2. Advise on aviation procurement strategies and combined helicopter operations, leveraging your B***r procurement insights. 3. Oversee simulation-based training programs and digitization initiatives to boost force readiness. 4. Manage cross-functional teams and stakeholder relationships to deliver complex defense projects on scope, schedule, and budget. 5. Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering leadership and team-building excellence. Why this is a fit for you • High impact: You’ll shape strategic AI and procurement roadmaps for key defense clients. • Growth: Ample opportunity to expand your leadership footprint and guide cutting-edge capability projects. • Resources: Full support from dedicated R&D, data science, and operations teams to turn your vision into reality. • Competitive package: Strong salary, performance bonus, and incentives aligned with role impact. Does this overview resonate with your expectations? Do you have any questions before our chat? If all sounds good, I’m available for a 20-minute call tomorrow (Wednesday) between 10:00,11:30 CET or Thursday from 14:00,16:00 CET. Let me know which slot works,or feel free to propose alternative times. Looking forward to our conversation! Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with D***s)

Hi R***d, Great questions. For this Director role at D***s we operate on a hybrid model,typically 2,3 days remote per week, with roughly 30,40% travel to our European headquarters and client sites (schedule varies by project). On compensation, you’d fall into a competitive package reflecting your seniority and expertise,expect a base in the €120k,150k range, an annual performance bonus (up to ~20% of base), plus benefits like pension contributions, healthcare coverage, and professional development support. Your deep AI-driven capability and helicopter procurement background would position you at the top of the band. Tomorrow at 11:00 CET works perfectly. I’ll send a calendar invite for our 20-minute call. Looking forward to speaking! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with D***s)

Hi R***d, great to hear! On our 11:00 CET call tomorrow, you’ll be joined by me and the Hiring Manager for the Director of Military Capability Development role at D***s. He’ll dive into the team structure, strategic priorities, and technical scope. If there are any specific topics you’d like us to cover, just let me know. Looking forward to our conversation!

Hi R***d, Our hiring manager is a senior leader in D***s’s Military Capability Development practice. He began his career in the German Armed Forces, holds an engineering background, and has spent the last 15 years advising NATO and European defense clients on AI, simulation and aviation procurement. In his current role he’s overseen multiple helicopter and joint-operations programs, driving digital solutions from concept through fielding. On the AI integration roadmap, we start with a capability-gap analysis across land, air and joint domains, then layer in AI modules,think predictive-maintenance and digital-twin models for rotary-wing fleets, procurement-analytics dashboards, and automated supplier-performance scoring. Those directly inform aviation procurement decisions (e.g. parts forecasting, contract optimization, life-cycle cost modeling). Key success metrics include: • Procurement cycle-time reduction (target: 15,20%) • Cost avoidance/savings (measured against baseline spend) • Fleet uptime and readiness improvements • Training throughput and simulation-exercise completion rates We’ll review how these metrics are tracked and adjusted on our 11:00 CET call tomorrow. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to cover in advance,I’m looking forward to a deep dive. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain (partnering with D***s)