Sally Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Leonardo DRS

Sally Wallace has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer at Leonardo DRS.

The Arlington, Virginia-based company said Tuesday Wallace assumes the role effective immediately and will continue to report directly to President and CEO John Baylouny.

“Wallace is a strong leader and a trusted partner. Throughout her tenure at Leonardo DRS, she has been instrumental in driving excellence and business improvement. I look forward to working closely with her and the entire leadership team to position the company for sustained growth and long-term success,” said Baylouny.

Who Is Sally Wallace?

Wallace is a defense industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience and has been with Leonardo DRS since 2002. Prior to her promotion, she served as executive vice president of operations beginning in 2016, following more than two years as president of the company’s C4ISR Group and nearly six years as vice president of business operations.

Earlier in her career, Wallace spent over two years at Eaton, where she held leadership roles, including business unit manager and plant manager.

What Did Wallace Say About Her New Role at Leonardo DRS?

Commenting on her promotion, Wallace said she is honored to take on the expanded role.

“I am honored to take on this increased responsibility. This is an exciting time for Leonardo DRS. We have an incredible team and strong market positions with ample growth opportunities. I am excited to work with our talented team to continue delivering exceptional technology to our national security customers,” said Wallace.

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