Julius Yeo is currently Director (Asia) of Starburst Aerospace, driving innovation initiatives in the aviation, aerospace, defence and homeland security sectors in Asia Pacific (APAC). He set up the Singapore Aviation Accelerator programme, delivering successful commercialisation projects between startups and corporates. Julius is also active in venture building activities for the Starburst portfolio startups in APAC.
Julius has a professional career track record in multinational corporations. During his time in Rockwell Collins, he headed the commercial systems strategy team and was responsible for the implementation of their digital roadmap and joint venture activities in APAC.
Prior to that, Julius was a program manager in IATA, in charge of sales and strategic partnerships with the aviation ecosystem, including airlines, airport operators and OEMs.
Julius’ role in the Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) of Singapore included managing Private-Public Partnership aerospace projects such as technical infrastructure and aircraft modifications with international OEMs and the Republic of Singapore Air Force.
Notably, Julius was also involved in advisory assignments for the development of an aircraft engine leasing business plan and raised investments from the capital market and private equity organization(s).
Julius holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, and attended the Harvard Executive Mentor Program from IATA.