Max Lamontel leads Christian & Timbers’ Global Aerospace & Defense Practice, providing executive search and leadership advisory services to boards, investors, founders, and executive teams across aerospace, defense, aviation, national security, industrial technology, and emerging defense technology.

He focuses on CEO, President, General Manager, commercial, operational, and functional leadership mandates for organizations operating in technical, regulated, and mission-critical markets. His work spans defense platforms, aviation, MRO, space, autonomy, advanced manufacturing, electronics, and private equity-backed transformation.

Max brings significant exposure to leadership environments where P&L ownership, program execution, customer trust, operational discipline, and technical credibility are critical. He helps clients define, assess, and recruit executives capable of scaling organizations, strengthening customer relationships, building high-performing teams, and leading through growth, complexity, and transformation.

Max’s connection to aerospace and defense is both personal and professional. Coming from an aviation family, he has a practical understanding of the people, culture, and operating realities that shape the industry. His A&D experience spans the U.S. market broadly, with additional cross-border and international exposure across Canada, Europe, Singapore, and Australia. This perspective informs his work with clients seeking senior leaders for technical, regulated, and mission-critical environments."