Karl HutterChief Executive Officer, Click Bond, Inc.

In 2015, Karl Hutter became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Click Bond, Inc.  Prior to becoming CEO, Karl held the roles of Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Treasurer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of the company. During his time leading the Sales and Marketing team, he focused on building Click Bond’s reputation as a solutions partner, enabling Click Bond’s technology on the F-35 program and numerous other key platforms across the commercial and defense aerospace sector.  

Prior to leading the Sales department, Karl spearheaded the company’s business development and applications engineering efforts across the Asia-Pacific region, creating a strong foundation for global growth, particularly in Japan, China, and Australia.  Karl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and another in applied science and entrepreneurial management and operations management from the Wharton School.

Karl is a certified Airline Transport Pilot and an active advocate for the aerospace industry.  He serves on the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) Board of Governors Executive Committee and Civil Aviation Leadership Council, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Board of Directors, the Aerospace Locknut Manufacturers Association (ALMA) Board of Directors, and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Board of Directors . He is the immediate past Chairman of the Carson City Nevada Airport Authority and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Cardigan Mountain School.