Simon Kay, former President and CEO of Aerospace Technologies Group, was honored as the inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Entrepreneur Award.
Under Mr. Kay’s leadership in 2015, Aerospace Technologies Group, headquartered in the Research Park at Florida Atlantic, has grown from a collection of innovative ideas into the world’s leading tier-one supplier of electromechanical aircraft window shade systems. The company employed more than 130 people in 2015, including over a dozen Florida Atlantic University graduates, and continues to build its revenues annually.
A trusted partner to major airlines and aircraft manufacturers, ATG has become a recognized leader in its field and a valued member of the Research Park at Florida Atlantic. Mr. Kay’s commitment to innovation and collaboration with the university continued to push the boundaries of aerospace technology.