Stephen Burnside leads Cirium Ascend Consultancy, where he combines deep aviation expertise with a strategic economist’s lens on global markets. Previously at Rolls-Royce plc and Leonardo SpA, Stephen shaped long-term planning across civil aerospace, power systems, and energy transition portfolios. He is known for developing macro-frameworks that integrate market valuations, geopolitical risk, and digital transformation into forward-looking commercial strategies. A regular contributor to industry boards and C-suite forums, Stephen brings a sharp, data-driven perspective to complex cross-sector challenges in aviation, infrastructure, and the global energy economy.