Daniel Mc Combe
About Daniel Mc Combe
Daniel Mc Combe is the Head of Strategy for New Glenn at Blue Origin, with extensive experience in finance and strategy roles at Airbus and other companies.
Professional Title and Current Role
Daniel Mc Combe holds the position of Head of Strategy for the New Glenn program at Blue Origin. He started this role in 2024 and operates out of the Greater Seattle Area. His responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and guiding the overall direction of the New Glenn orbital launch program.
Previous Roles at Blue Origin
Before becoming Head of Strategy, Daniel Mc Combe served as the Head of Finance for New Glenn at Blue Origin from 2021 to 2024. In this role, he led a team that was instrumental in building both the technical and business infrastructure for the program. His leadership in finance was crucial to ensuring the sound financial planning and management of this complex project.
Career at Airbus
Daniel Mc Combe has a diverse background with Airbus, where he worked from 2015 to 2021 in various key roles. He was the Head of Finance for Customer Services in the Commercial Aircraft division, achieving significant impact on a $1B revenue stream for aftermarket services. Prior to this, he directed Strategy & Transformation at the Group HQ and managed International Finance for Space Systems. Daniel was also involved in acquisition and post-merger integration efforts for the A220 program and played a part in establishing a new defense and security business in India.
Previous Analyst Positions
Earlier in his career, Daniel Mc Combe worked in analyst roles at several prestigious organizations. In 2012, he was an Analyst for Strategic Initiatives at Mercer International. He also worked briefly in network strategy and finance at Mazda Motor Europe and in international sales and marketing at Metaio.
Educational Background
Daniel Mc Combe earned his MBA in Global Business and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from the University of Victoria. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his multifaceted career in strategy, finance, and business development.