Katya Hughes is a thought leader in business operations with a proven track record of driving operational excellence by translating strategy into actionable plans and inspiring teams. Her experience includes Sr. Leadership positions at both established and startup organizations. She served as Director of Operational Excellence for a $1B division at Honeywell Aerospace, led the Sustainment PMO and a 100+ multi-functional Product Support and Defense Logistics team within Systems Engineering at Northrop Grumman, and held the role of Head of Business Operations at Virgin Galactic and BRPH.
Katya is a certified Six Sigma Lean Expert, Green Belt, and PMP, holds an MS in IT and a BBA in Management, a Graduate Certificate in Space Operations from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Financial Accounting Certificate from Harvard Business School.

" After nearly two decades of working in both established and startup aerospace and defense organizations, I have observed clear patterns of business behavior that distinguish successful companies from those that struggle. Certain non-negotiable principles enable businesses not just to survive but to thrive. These principles are fundamentally different from those that unknowingly drain time, energy, and resources, ultimately jeopardizing success. It brings me great satisfaction to share what I’ve learned and to help others." - Katya Hughes