The Barnes Global Advisors Expands Leadership Team

Christina Kurth Assumes Role as Director of Business Development

[Sewickley, PA, November 2024] - The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA), a leader in advanced manufacturing consulting and services, is proud to announce the appointment of Christina Kurth as the new Director of Business Development. Christina has extensive career experience, first as a design engineer and aircraft designer, then moving into technical and commercial sales. In her new position, Christina will spearhead TBGA’s expansion into the commercial advanced manufacturing sector, leveraging the extensive expertise of the ADDvisor® team to enhance the company’s portfolio.

TBGA Founder and President John E. Barnes commented on this strategic hire, “We have a vision to help people integrate advanced manufacturing. Christina’s leadership skills, coupled with her engineering and aviation background, is a great fit.”

Christina’s passion for flight and aerospace design has guided her impressive career in advanced manufacturing. Prior to TBGA, she played a pivotal role at Sintavia, transitioning the company’s focus from commercial aerospace to the space and defense sectors. Her accomplishments include implementing CRM and ERP systems to boost operational efficiency and establishing strategic partnerships with industry leaders.

Her background also includes significant contributions at Embraer Executive Jets and Bombardier Aerospace, where she was involved in product development and strategic planning for new aircraft designs. Christina holds a B.Eng. in Aerospace Structures, Systems, and Vehicle Design from Carleton University, along with project management certifications.

Christina has been recognized for her industry insights, having been invited to speak at key events such as the FAA/EASA Joint Additive Manufacturing Workshop 2024 and the AMS Strategies panel on sustainability in 2023. Additionally, she represented Sintavia at the AM Forward event with President Biden in 2022.

Christina commented on this career transition, “I’m honored to continue my career with this tight-knit, legendary team. I anticipate our shared backgrounds and passion for the industry will deliver exceptional, date-driven outcomes for our customers and stakeholders. We’re more than ready to make a lasting impact.”


For media inquiries, please contact:

Cynthia Rogers, Communications ADDvisor®

234-201-3884 | cynthia@barnesglobaladvisors.com


About The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA)

The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is a leading consultancy firm specializing in additive and advanced manufacturing. With a team of experts and a deep commitment to advancing the industrialization of additive manufacturing, TBGA provides comprehensive consulting, training, and advisory services to organizations worldwide. Through their innovative solutions, TBGA helps clients harness the full potential of additive manufacturing technologies to drive business growth and competitive advantage.