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C-Suite Advisor in Aerospace, Defense and Mobility

Robert Hastings is a veteran public affairs, communications and marketing executive and C-Suite advisor, and Principal of Robert Hastings & Associates, a leadership, strategy and communications consultancy focused on the aerospace, defense and mobility sectors. With more than 40 years’ experience in military, government, industry and non-profit organizations, Robert brings strong relationships with news media, think tanks, industry associations and analysts combined with a best-in-class team of public relations, marketing, advertising, digital and experiential partners.

Robert Hastings & Associates expertise is framed by the intersection of business strategy, marketing, communications and government affairs. The consultancy brings clients a broad range of highly scalable capabilities with a particular strength in developing and executing strategies and campaigns that help businesses achieve strategic alignment, shape information environments, and drive performance and value. With experience gained in leadership roles at the highest levels of the Pentagon, Fortune 100 aerospace and defense companies, and national boards of directors, Robert offers clients keen insights into C-Suite strategies and functions.

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Shaping the Information Environment

Building Understanding & Engagement

Influencing Outcomes

Robert Hastings & Associates' network of trusted and proven teammates can address the full breadth of client needs in strategy, marketing, communications and government affairs, including but not limited to:

Business Strategy

Strategic Planning

Capture Campaigns

Governance

Leadership Development

Marketing

Market Strategy

Branding Advertising

Experiential Events

Analytics & Insights

Communications

Corporate Positioning

Thought Leadership

Issues Management

Message Development

Public Relations

Media Relations

Government Affairs

Corporate Diplomacy

Stakeholder Analysis

Community Engagement

What They Are Saying

Bob Hastings brought a steady hand and solid leadership to the often chaotic world of public affairs, making a real impact both inside the Pentagon and across the globe.

Gordon England

Deputy Secretary of Defense

Hastings is by far one of the best comms guys I have ever known, and a highly effective chief of staff. His advice and counsel was critical to the company’s success.

John Garrison

CEO, Terex Inc, and Bell Helicopter

Bob Hastings is among the most successful communications pro’s I have ever worked with. His rebranding of BAE Systems as a US defense company directly contributed to significant business growth. Bob is widely respected for his character, leadership and professionalism.

Walt Havenstein

CEO, BAE Systems Inc. and SAIC

Bob is uniquely skilled in marketing, communications and government affairs – one of the best in the business. In the years Bob served on our executive team we all came to value and trust his sound counsel and guidance.

Mitch Snyder

CEO, Bell

Robert Hastings

C-Suite Advisor in Aerospace, Defense & Mobility