Brian H. Rowe (1931 – February 22, 2007) was a British-born American engineer, chief executive officer of General Electric Aviation, a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.^[1][2][3] Rowe was also noted for his contributions to the development of the world’s most powerful engine, which is used on Boeing 777.^[3] The National Academy of Engineering said Rowe was "a man who helped define aviation in the 20th century".^[1] General Electric called him "a towering figure in GE Aviation history and a world-renowned jet engine pioneer".^[3]