Professional Background: Business
Hansel was a Navy pilot and then a professional pilot for United before becoming a business executive at Norden Systems, Inc. He became President of Pratt and Whitney Government Engine division and then CEO of Raytheon. In 2001, he joined the boards of Corning and Ryder System, Inc., both via referral. Hansel has also served on the boards of Harris Information Technical Services, Nextra Engineering, and FPL Group Inc. His training is in physics, aeronautical systems, and business administration.
Interview Quotes:
“We are overlooking quality Blacks for boards in such areas as Law and Private Equity/Venture Capital.”
“Black board candidates do not have the same luxury of failure as majority candidates.”
“Hard to position one for a board seat who has not run a profit and loss.”