Eugene Gerstein, FRAeS

Eugene Gerstein, FRAeS, is the Managing Partner at the Aerospace & Defense Division of the INKAS® Group of Companies, a leading global defense and aerospace manufacturer.

With a background in law and engineering, Eugene is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, and a former member of the board of the Royal Canadian Military Institute. Additionally, Eugene holds the prestigious ICAO AVSEC PM designation, from a UN specialized body.

With over 25 years of experience, in over 80 countries across the globe, as well as being fluent in 8 languages, Eugene possesses the ability to work on international projects and provide cross cultural support.

Eugene has a vast amount of experience in the defense and aerospace industries, having spearheaded major development and deployment projects for international borders, large airports, etc.

Gerstein is also no stranger to developing new products and technologies. At INKAS® he drove the design initiative, for a ground-breaking reconnaissance vehicle, with a built in heavy ISR drone, with the final product combining a command center, an armored personnel carrier, and a medevac in a single package. Additionally, he went hands on in the conception and development of a first of its kind unmanned naval drone carrier, and an unmanned ground vehicle.

Prior to his commercial activities, Eugene served in the military, followed by a brief stint in law enforcement.

A speaker at a number of conferences, Eugene has also authored a variety of technical articles dedicated to different topics, such as perimeter security and border protection, drug trafficking, etc.

Having studied at the University of London and Concordia University, Eugene has a diverse educational background.