As VP of Business Development, Jim Warden oversees Applus+ Laboratories’ business activities in North America. He works to optimize key operations and develop strategic relationships and programs to open new lines of business, as well as conducting M&A activities. 
Jim has a strong Aerospace heritage, having worked on programs for companies such as Honeywell Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Triumph Group, and Quest Global. His expertise covers all types of UAS and eVTOL aircraft, and his multi-disciplinary experience across the product development cycle translates to unique perspectives on the certification processes in both North America and Europe.