Bea Querido Rico
About Bea Querido Rico
Bea Querido Rico is a Senior Technical Program Manager at BLUE ORIGIN, with over 15 years of experience in aerospace, aviation, and transportation sectors.
Company
Bea Querido Rico is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN. She serves as the Senior Technical Program Manager for the New Shepard project, located in El Segundo, California. Previously, she worked at BLUE ORIGIN as the Head of Supply Chain Management for New Shepard in Kent, Washington from 2019 to 2023.
Title
As the Senior Technical Program Manager for New Shepard at BLUE ORIGIN, Bea Querido Rico oversees the technical aspects of program management. Her role includes leading complex projects, fostering innovation, and ensuring efficient and timely delivery of new rocket subsystems.
Education and Expertise
Bea Querido Rico holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from MIT Professional Education, completed in 2014. She also has an Advanced Project Management certification from Stanford University, obtained in 2009, and a Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) focusing on global aviation business development, sustainability, and infrastructure from The George Washington University School of Business, completed in 2008. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing Management & Business Strategy from The George Washington University in 2007.
Background
Bea Querido Rico has extensive professional experience spanning over 15 years in both private and public sectors within the aerospace, aviation, and transportation industries. Her career includes roles such as Head of Procurement at Scaled Composites, LLC, Senior Program Manager at Port of Seattle, Engineering Consultant at UNHCR, and various managerial and analytical positions at Boeing. She also gained experience early in her career at Lockheed Martin and through an internship at The White House.
Achievements
A notable achievement in Bea Querido Rico's career is the delivery of a new rocket subsystem in under 18 months, a timeframe significantly faster than the industry standard of 24-36 months. She is recognized for her critical thinking, change management, and innovative approach in aerospace operations. Her leadership style is direct and effective, promoting creative solutions to complex aerospace challenges.