Category: Executive Moves

Michael Coulter and Mike Smith. Hanwha Defense USA named Coulter and Smith to new leadership roles.Executive Moves

Michael Coulter Named Hanwha Defense USA CEO; Mike Smith Takes on COO Role

Hanwha Defense USA has appointed Michael Coulter, an aerospace industry veteran, as president and CEO, and Mike Smith, most recently
Tim Taylor. HII appoints Tim Taylor as vice president of engineering, technology and design at NNS.Executive Moves

HII Appoints Tim Taylor as NNS Engineering, Technology, Design VP

HII has named Tim Taylor as vice president of engineering, technology and design at its Newport News Shipbuilding division, effective
Logo of Rheinmetall. American Rheinmetall made changes to its executive leadership teamExecutive Moves

Mike Milner, Chris Haag Take Key Roles at American Rheinmetall

American Rheinmetall has named Mike Milner as CEO of its munitions business and Chris Haag as vice president for business
Ron White. The enterprise tech leader was named CIO of Guidehouse.Executive Moves

Ron White Joins Guidehouse as CIO

Guidehouse has appointed Ron White, a leader in enterprise technology and digital transformation, as its chief information officer.  The professional
Parsons CTOs Steven Meier & John Davies. Parsons has appointed Steven Meier and John Davies as sector CTOs.Executive Moves

Parsons Taps Steven Meier & John Davies as Sector CTOs

Parsons has appointed Steven Meier as chief technology officer and vice president of space solutions, while John Davies was promoted to CTO of
SAIC SVP and CRO John Basso. John Basso has been appointed senior vice president and chief risk officer at SAIC.Executive Moves

John Basso Appointed SVP & Chief Risk Officer at SAIC

John Basso has been appointed senior vice president and chief risk officer at SAIC. Hilary Hageman, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate
John Baylouny. Leonardo DRS names John Baylouny as CEO and Frances Townsend as board chair, effective January 2026.Executive Moves

Leonardo DRS Names John Baylouny as CEO, Frances Townsend as Board Chair

Leonardo DRS has announced a leadership transition that will see longtime executive John Baylouny become president and CEO, succeeding William
T'Neil Walea. Appointed as Siemens VP and head, federal, aerospace and defenseExecutive Moves

Siemens Appoints Former Microsoft Exec T’Neil Walea as Federal, Aerospace and Defense VP

Siemens has appointed seasoned technology executive T’Neil Walea as vice president and head of its U.S. federal, aerospace and defense
Robert Horky. The aerospace industry leader joined defense technology company AV as VP.Executive Moves

Robert Horky Joins AV as Vice President

Defense technology company AV has appointed Robert Horky, an aerospace industry executive, as a vice president. Horky announced his move
Danny Maldonado. Textron appointed Danny Maldonado as Bell’s next president and CEO, succeeding Lisa Atherton.Executive Moves

Textron Names Danny Maldonado as President, CEO of Bell

Textron has appointed Danny Maldonado as president and CEO of its Bell segment, effective Jan. 4, 2026. Maldonado currently serves