The Wing Group has appointed Patrick Blake as chief operating officer (COO).
As COO, Blake will work closely with President Andrew Branagh and the leadership team to strengthen operations, scale capabilities, and support the Group’s continued global expansion. He will be based out of Tampa, Florida.
Blake joins the Wing Group following a 29-year career with the United States Navy, retiring at the rank of Captain having held senior positions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific.
Most recently, he served as Commander of the Defence Logistics Agency, Indo-Pacific, where he led a team of more than 1,400 personnel across nine subordinate organisations.
From 2016 to 2018, Patrick served as Commanding Officer of Naval Special Warfare Group One’s Logistics Support Unit in Coronado, during which Wing’s Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts (CRRCs) were widely adopted across the fleet.
Our organisation is experiencing rapid growth, and we’re facing an exciting wave of opportunities.
Andrew Branagh
“We are proud to welcome Patrick to the Wing Group,” said Andrew Branagh, President of the Wing Group.
“Our organisation is experiencing rapid growth, and we’re facing an exciting wave of opportunities.
“Patrick’s leadership, strategic mindset, and operational background make him the ideal person to help us build capacity and take the Wing Group to the next level.”
Patrick added: “I am honoured to join the exceptional team at the Wing Group, an organisation committed to designing and delivering the world’s most trusted maritime and aviation lifesaving and support equipment.
Solutions
“From defense and law enforcement to maritime search and rescue, commercial operations, and outdoor adventure, Wing’s impact spans the globe.
“Throughout my Navy career, I saw first-hand the critical importance of reliable, no-fail gear in high-stakes environments.”
He continued: “I am thrilled to now support those who operate in, on, and above the water by helping ensure they are equipped with the highest quality, most trusted solutions available anywhere in the world.”
The Wing Group encompasses the brands Wing Inflatables, Henshaw Inflatables, Patten Company, FabTek Industries and Mustang Survival.
