Brad M. Meslin, Ph.D.
About Brad M. Meslin, Ph.D.
Brad M. Meslin, Ph.D., is a Senior Managing Director at CSP Associates, Inc., with extensive experience in the aerospace and defense sectors. He has served on various boards and committees, and has a strong academic background in International Relations and Security Policy.
Work at CSP Associates, Inc.
Brad M. Meslin, Ph.D., has held the position of Senior Managing Director at CSP Associates, Inc. since 1983. With over 41 years of experience in this role, he has contributed to the firm's strategic direction and operations. CSP Associates, Inc. specializes in providing advisory services in the aerospace and defense sectors, leveraging Meslin's extensive background in these industries.
Education and Expertise
Brad M. Meslin studied at The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, where he earned a Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy and a Ph.D. in International Security Policy from 1980 to 1984. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and National Security Studies from York University, completed from 1976 to 1980. His educational background supports his expertise in international security and defense matters.
Background in Aerospace and Defense
Meslin has served on the Boards of Directors of several aerospace and defense companies, including CMC Electronics, Inc., Sentient Jet, Berkshire Manufactured Products, Primus Aerospace, Xvionics, and Spacehab, Inc. He co-founded Spacehab, Inc., which developed the first privately-financed human spaceflight habitat and completed approximately 20 missions aboard the US Space Shuttle fleet. He also served as acting Chief Executive Officer of eBizJets, Inc., now known as Sentient Jet, Inc.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Brad M. Meslin is actively involved in various boards and advisory committees. He serves on the Board of Overseers of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and is a member of the BIDMC Cardiovascular Advisory Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Advisors of The Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, contributing to the governance and strategic initiatives of these organizations.
Speaking Engagements and Conferences
Meslin is a frequent speaker at conferences and events organized by Aviation Week Network, Capital Roundtable, and various corporate and investment banking firms. His speaking engagements focus on topics related to aerospace, defense, and international security, reflecting his extensive knowledge and experience in these fields.