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== Operations == | == Operations == | ||
=== Mission Statement<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-purpose</ref> === | === Mission Statement<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-purpose</ref> === | ||
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* Advance and further leverage our technology | * Advance and further leverage our technology | ||
** BAE Systems is working with partners to design and deliver a new flying combat air demonstrator, which will play a critical role in the delivery of the UK’s Future Combat Air System. The flagship project is part of a suite of novel technologies being developed by Team Tempest, which will see BAE Systems engineers lead the design, test, evaluation and build process and bring together new digital engineering technologies. The first flight of the demonstrator is set to take place within the next five years. | ** BAE Systems is working with partners to design and deliver a new flying combat air demonstrator, which will play a critical role in the delivery of the UK’s Future Combat Air System. The flagship project is part of a suite of novel technologies being developed by Team Tempest, which will see BAE Systems engineers lead the design, test, evaluation and build process and bring together new digital engineering technologies. The first flight of the demonstrator is set to take place within the next five years. | ||
== ESG == | == ESG == | ||
=== Environmental === | |||
Similar to many other companies in the industry, BAE Systems is committed to achieving net zero emissions from company operations by 2030. They have also set a broader goal of assisting the entire aerospace sector in reaching net zero by 2050. Their strategy involves retrofitting buildings for energy efficiency, incorporating low-carbon technologies in factories, and establishing closed-loop recycling initiatives for materials. | |||
=== Social === | === Social === | ||
BAE Systems recognizes that its projects often have far-reaching impacts on communities, underscoring the importance of effective stakeholder engagement. The company values input from affected stakeholders and ensures regular communication among project teams to address concerns and incorporate feedback. | |||
Identifying Stakeholders: | |||
Stakeholders are identified and categorized based on project scopes, including groups directly or indirectly influenced by company operations and those with existing economic, social, or environmental ties. Stakeholder management involves strategies such as press releases, annual reports, industry memberships, surveys, and individual consultations. | |||
=== Governance === | === Governance === | ||
BAE Systems operates under the guidance of an independent board of directors responsible for overseeing business operations. This board comprises both executive and non-executive directors. Executive directors oversee high-level management, led by the CEO, who handles day-to-day operations. Non-executive directors share legal responsibilities with executive directors but focus on performance assessment, target achievement, risk management, and financial controls to mitigate operational risks for BAE Systems. | |||
== Market == | == Market == | ||
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==== Group Chief Executive Officer - Charles Woodburn<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-chief-executive-officer</ref> ==== | ==== Group Chief Executive Officer - Charles Woodburn<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-chief-executive-officer</ref> ==== | ||
Charles is the Group Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems plc. He joined the company in May 2016 as the Chief Operating Officer and became CEO on July 1, 2017. Prior to this, he held leadership roles in the oil and gas sector, including CEO of Expro Group and a 15-year tenure with Schlumberger in various global locations. | Charles is the Group Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems plc. He joined the company in May 2016 as the Chief Operating Officer and became CEO on July 1, 2017. Prior to this, he held leadership roles in the oil and gas sector, including CEO of Expro Group and a 15-year tenure with Schlumberger in various global locations. | ||
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==== '''Chief Executive Officer & President - Tom Arseneault'''<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/tom-arseneault-old</ref> ==== | ==== '''Chief Executive Officer & President - Tom Arseneault'''<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/tom-arseneault-old</ref> ==== | ||
[[File:Tom Arseneault.jpg|thumb]] | [[File:Tom Arseneault.jpg|thumb|President & Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, Inc.<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/tom-arseneault-old</ref> ]] | ||
Tom Arseneault is the President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., overseeing an international defense and security company with 34,000 employees and operations in the U.S., UK, and Sweden. With $12.5 billion in 2021 sales revenue, BAE Systems, Inc. ranks among the top 10 U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors, offering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, advanced electronics, avionics, security, and IT solutions. Arseneault is also an Executive Director on BAE Systems plc Board of Directors and an officer director on the BAE Systems, Inc. Board. He has led critical missions, served as President of the Electronic Systems Sector, and holds an electrical engineering background with an MBA. | Tom Arseneault is the President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., overseeing an international defense and security company with 34,000 employees and operations in the U.S., UK, and Sweden. With $12.5 billion in 2021 sales revenue, BAE Systems, Inc. ranks among the top 10 U.S. Department of Defense prime contractors, offering products and services for air, land, and naval forces, advanced electronics, avionics, security, and IT solutions. Arseneault is also an Executive Director on BAE Systems plc Board of Directors and an officer director on the BAE Systems, Inc. Board. He has led critical missions, served as President of the Electronic Systems Sector, and holds an electrical engineering background with an MBA. | ||
==== Group Managing Director, Digital Intelligence - David Armstrong<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-managing-director-digital-intelligence</ref> ==== | ==== Group Managing Director, Digital Intelligence - David Armstrong<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-managing-director-digital-intelligence</ref> ==== | ||
David Armstrong serves as the Group Managing Director of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. He became part of the company in January 2018 as Director Air - Europe and International, and later took on the role of Group Business Development Director in January 2019. | David Armstrong serves as the Group Managing Director of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. He became part of the company in January 2018 as Director Air - Europe and International, and later took on the role of Group Business Development Director in January 2019. | ||
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==== Managing Director, Saudi Arabia - Simon Barnes<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/managing-director-bae-systems-saudi-arabia</ref> ==== | ==== Managing Director, Saudi Arabia - Simon Barnes<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/managing-director-bae-systems-saudi-arabia</ref> ==== | ||
Having joined BAE Systems in 2001, Simon has spent 25 years in the defense industry, accumulating experience in various senior program leadership and business development roles across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Notably, he most recently served as the Vice President of the Typhoon program. | Having joined BAE Systems in 2001, Simon has spent 25 years in the defense industry, accumulating experience in various senior program leadership and business development roles across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. Notably, he most recently served as the Vice President of the Typhoon program. | ||
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==== Group Managing Director, Business Development - Gabby Costigan<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-managing-director-business-development</ref> ==== | ==== Group Managing Director, Business Development - Gabby Costigan<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-managing-director-business-development</ref> ==== | ||
Gabby joined BAE Systems Australia in October 2017 as CEO-designate and officially took over as CEO in January 2018. | Gabby joined BAE Systems Australia in October 2017 as CEO-designate and officially took over as CEO in January 2018. | ||
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==== Chief Technology & Information Officer - Julian Cracknell<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-people/executive-committee/chief-technology-and-information-officer</ref> ==== | ==== Chief Technology & Information Officer - Julian Cracknell<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-people/executive-committee/chief-technology-and-information-officer</ref> ==== | ||
Beforehand, Julian occupied various high-level positions within the Company's cybersecurity division, including the role of Managing Director for Applied Intelligence. He became part of BAE Systems in July 2012. | Beforehand, Julian occupied various high-level positions within the Company's cybersecurity division, including the role of Managing Director for Applied Intelligence. He became part of BAE Systems in July 2012. | ||
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==== Group Human Resources Director - Tania Gandamihardja ==== | ==== Group Human Resources Director - Tania Gandamihardja ==== | ||
==== Group Finance Director - Brad Greve<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-finance-director</ref> ==== | ==== Group Finance Director - Brad Greve<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-finance-director</ref> ==== | ||
Brad Greve currently serves as the Group Finance Director of BAE Systems, a position he assumed in April 2020 after joining the company as Group Finance Director Designate in September 2019. Brad is also a Director on the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors. | Brad Greve currently serves as the Group Finance Director of BAE Systems, a position he assumed in April 2020 after joining the company as Group Finance Director Designate in September 2019. Brad is also a Director on the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors. | ||
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==== '''Group Communications Director - Caitlin Hayden'''<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-communications-director</ref> ==== | ==== '''Group Communications Director - Caitlin Hayden'''<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-communications-director</ref> ==== | ||
Before joining BAE Systems in 2019, Caitlin served as the Senior Vice President of Communications for BAE Systems Inc, overseeing communication efforts for the company's US business. | Before joining BAE Systems in 2019, Caitlin served as the Senior Vice President of Communications for BAE Systems Inc, overseeing communication efforts for the company's US business. | ||
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==== Group ESG, Culture & Business Transformation Director - Karin Hoeing<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-esg-culture-and-business-transformation-director</ref> ==== | ==== Group ESG, Culture & Business Transformation Director - Karin Hoeing<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-esg-culture-and-business-transformation-director</ref> ==== | ||
Karin Hoeing initially joined the company in February 2018 as Group Human Resources Director. Her responsibilities expanded in 2019 to include Safety, Health and Environment, as well as the Shared Services Organization. | Karin Hoeing initially joined the company in February 2018 as Group Human Resources Director. Her responsibilities expanded in 2019 to include Safety, Health and Environment, as well as the Shared Services Organization. | ||
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==== Chief Executive of BAE Systems Australia - Ben Hudson ==== | ==== Chief Executive of BAE Systems Australia - Ben Hudson ==== | ||
Prior to joining BAE Systems, Ben led the global vehicle systems portfolio for Rheinmetall, based in Germany, held senior roles with General Dynamics, based in Switzerland and served as an Officer in the Australian Army, including active service in East Timor. | Prior to joining BAE Systems, Ben led the global vehicle systems portfolio for Rheinmetall, based in Germany, held senior roles with General Dynamics, based in Switzerland and served as an Officer in the Australian Army, including active service in East Timor. | ||
Ben is a dual Australian and British national with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and holds an MBA from London Business School. | Ben is a dual Australian and British national with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and holds an MBA from London Business School. | ||
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==== Group Managing Director for Air - Cliff Robson<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-managing-director-air</ref> ==== | ==== Group Managing Director for Air - Cliff Robson<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en/our-company/our-people/executive-committee/group-managing-director-air</ref> ==== | ||
Previously, Cliff was Managing Director - Submarines within the BAE Systems Maritime and Land Sector, after completing a 15 month secondment with Rolls Royce Nuclear at Derby. Cliff originally joined BAE Systems Military Aircraft in 1984. He was appointed Production Director at Brough in 1993, transferring to Warton in 1996 as Project Director working on Saudi programmes. | Previously, Cliff was Managing Director - Submarines within the BAE Systems Maritime and Land Sector, after completing a 15 month secondment with Rolls Royce Nuclear at Derby. Cliff originally joined BAE Systems Military Aircraft in 1984. He was appointed Production Director at Brough in 1993, transferring to Warton in 1996 as Project Director working on Saudi programmes. | ||
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Cliff is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. | Cliff is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. | ||
==== President of Electronics Systems Sector - Terry Crimmins<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/terry-crimmins-old</ref> ==== | |||
Terry Crimmins heads BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, and overseeing 15,000 employees across 26 sites. His role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, spanning vehicle and mission-critical electronic systems, from flight controls to surveillance sensors, mobile communications, and energy management. | |||
Crimmins joined BAE Systems in 2001, progressing from product line director to deputy general manager in the Infrared Imaging business. With a track record in Strategy, he facilitated mergers, acquisitions, and intellectual property development. His recent roles include VP and Deputy GM of the Electronic Systems sector and leadership of the Survivability, Targeting, & Sensing Solutions area. | |||
Prior to BAE Systems, Crimmins managed consumer and medical electronics, covering engineering, offshore manufacturing, and business development. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University. | |||
==== Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary - Alice Eldridge<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/alice-eldridge-old</ref> ==== | |||
Alice Eldridge is the SVP, General Counsel, and Secretary of BAE Systems, Inc., overseeing legal affairs for the company with over 34,000 employees across the U.S., UK, Sweden, and sales of nearly $12.5 billion in 2021. Her role encompasses Contracts, Security, Ethics, Compliance, and Export Control functions. She's also a member of the BAE Systems, Inc. Board. | |||
With over 25 years of legal experience, she was previously VP and Chief Counsel for BAE Systems, Inc. Platforms & Services sector. Here, she led legal teams supporting U.S. Government contracts and international commercial and military sales in multiple countries. | |||
Prior to BAE Systems, she held leadership roles at Lockheed Martin, serving as General Counsel for divisions, including Ethics and Business Conduct VP. Eldridge's background also includes government contracting experience in law firms. | |||
Eldridge holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and a Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University. She's a member of various legal associations and has been active in community boards and ethics leadership roles. | |||
==== Senior Vice President of Strategy & Corporate Development - Leslie Jelalian<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/leslie-jelalian-old</ref> ==== | |||
Leslie Jelalian is the SVP of Strategy & Corporate Development at BAE Systems, Inc. In this role, she leads strategic actions and initiatives to shape the business portfolio, overseeing organic growth, acquisitions, and procurements for the $12.5 billion U.S.-based organization. With over 30 years at the company, she's held roles in engineering, program management, and strategy development. Jelalian has bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, and a master's in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. She's been recognized with leadership awards and serves on the Board of Directors for Home Health and Hospice of Southern New Hampshire. | |||
==== Vice President of Internal Audit - Paige Gerelick<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/paige-gerelick-old</ref> ==== | |||
Paige Gerelick is the VP of Internal Audit at BAE Systems, Inc., leading to uphold accountability and governance for enhanced operational effectiveness. With over 20 years of experience in operations, strategic planning, and finance, Gerelick collaborates across diverse functions to assess compliance and best practices. She's been with BAE Systems since 2008, progressing from Finance Manager to roles in Ground Vehicles and Combat Mission Systems. Gerelick holds a Bachelor's in Accounting from Arizona State University and is a Certified Public Accountant. | |||
==== President of Platforms & Services Sector - Jeremy Tondreault<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/jeremy-tondreault-old</ref> ==== | |||
Jeremy Tondreault leads BAE Systems Platforms & Services, overseeing combat vehicles, gun systems, munitions, and naval ship modernization. With its headquarters in Falls Church, VA, this sector operates on a global scale with 12,000 employees across 20+ sites in the U.S., Sweden, and the UK. | |||
Tondreault's BAE Systems journey began in 1996 as a mechanical engineer, and he has since held various senior roles, including VP and GM of Combat Mission Systems. He's driven Operational Excellence, launching the Partner 2 Win program and a $100M Ramp-to-Rate effort. Tondreault holds Mechanical Engineering degrees from Syracuse University and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, and a System Design and Management degree from MIT. | |||
==== SeniorVice President & Chief Information Officer - Travis Garriss<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/travis-garriss-old</ref> ==== | |||
Travis Garriss is the SVP and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of BAE Systems, Inc., the U.S.-based division with 34,000 employees and $12.5 billion in 2021 sales. | |||
As CIO, Garriss drives a comprehensive IT vision to leverage technology for organizational value and strategy. Reporting to CEO Tom Arseneault, he collaborates with IT leaders to invest in critical systems while ensuring robust security and governance. | |||
Previously at Honeywell, Garriss established global IT architecture, compliance standards, and managed network and application operations. He served as CIO and VP of User and Functional Enablement, delivering modern infrastructure and services globally. | |||
Earlier, Garriss integrated websites and applications at DHL, enhancing productivity. He holds a bachelor's degree from Excelsior College. | |||
==== Senior Vice President of Government Relations - Shelly O’Neill Stoneman<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/shelly-oneill-stoneman-old</ref> ==== | |||
Shelly O’Neill Stoneman, SVP of Government Relations at BAE Systems, Inc., oversees legislative affairs and relations for the company with 34,000+ employees across the U.S., UK, and Sweden, generating $12.5B in 2021 revenues. She's also a BAE Systems, Inc. Board member. | |||
Stoneman's BAE Systems journey began in 2013 as VP for Executive Branch and International Government Relations, liaising with the Executive Branch, Pentagon, State Department, Intelligence Community, and foreign embassies. | |||
With a background in public service and non-profits, Stoneman served as Special Assistant to Secretaries of Defense and the White House Liaison. She also worked in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs, focusing on defense and national security portfolios. Prior to BAE Systems, she had a significant career with Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ), Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, and international work. | |||
In the community, she serves on boards including USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore and Food for Others. Stoneman holds degrees from Vassar College, U.S. Naval War College, and University of Oklahoma. | |||
==== Chief Ethics Officer - Kim Kaminski<ref>https://www.baesystems.com/en-us/our-company/our-people/inc-leadership/kimberly-kaminski-old</ref> ==== | |||
Kim Kaminski is VP & Chief Ethics Officer at BAE Systems, Inc. With nearly four decades of defense industry experience, she leads the development of the company's ethics program. Her role involves policy shaping, training, monitoring, investigations, and providing ethics counsel to senior leaders. Kaminski previously played a vital role in establishing a global Business Ethics and Compliance program at a small firm and held various responsibilities during her more than two decades at Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK), including overseeing Government Property, Technical Publications, Facilities, Records Management, and Business Ethics and Compliance functions. | |||
She holds certifications as a Compliance and Ethics Professional and completed the Bentley College Managing Ethics in Organizations program. Kaminski earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Management from St. Catherine’s University and an Electronic Technician degree from Northwestern Electronics Institute. | |||
=== Ownership Structure === | === Ownership Structure === |