Ed Paxton

Ed Paxton is the Aerospace Market Development Leader for Europe at DuPont, specializing in advanced polymer components like Kalrez® and Vespel®. With a career spanning over 18 years at DuPont, he holds degrees in Physics and Polymer Technology, including one from Cambridge University, and collaborates with customers on developing new aircraft components.

He is passionate about applying principles from high-reliability fields to everyday life. Ed explores how the safety culture and mindset from aviation can be used to significantly reduce risks in common activities like driving, demonstrating a deep interest in practical safety and risk mitigation.

He delivered a TED talk titled, "Drive safer by thinking like a pilot. "