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George Chavez

Advanced Manufacturing Consulting

George joined the LANZBC Board in 2025. 

With over three decades of international leadership experience across the aerospace, automotive, and heavy manufacturing industries, George is a transformational executive recognized for driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and high-performance team cultures. He has held senior leadership roles at globally renowned companies including Rocket Lab, Caterpillar, and General Motors, where he led complex operations, managed multimillion-dollar budgets, and consistently delivered measurable business results.

As Director of Production at Rocket Lab, he successfully scaled rocket manufacturing by 50% within four months, while enhancing operational reliability and cross-functional collaboration. Prior to this, he served as CEO of A-Ward Ltd, where he redefined the company’s strategic direction, resulting in record-breaking sales and profitability, and expanding its global market presence—particularly in Latin America and among multinational clients.

Throughout his career at Caterpillar, George advanced through multiple leadership roles—from Manufacturing Engineer to Operations General Manager—overseeing large-scale production teams, pioneering Six Sigma deployment initiatives, and earning corporate excellence awards for quality and performance. His global perspective is shaped by presenting board-level reports in the United States, Mexico, and New Zealand, as well as leading international sales operations and global dealer networks.

Fluent in both strategy and execution, he brings deep expertise in operational transformation, safety systems, lean manufacturing, international business development, and values-based leadership. George is passionate about building cultures of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement that drive sustainable results.

He holds an MBA from Mexico, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from New Zealand, and a U.S. certification in Production and Inventory Management, among other credentials. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.