28 Sep 2004
BAE Systems today announce the appointment of Andrew Davies as managing director of its newly created Land Systems business. The company announced on September 2nd that it had brought together Alvis and RO Defence to create Land Systems, a new leader in the land sector.
It is also announced that following the completion of the acquisition of Alvis by BAE Systems and the delisting of Alvis from the London Stock Exchange, Nick Prest has stepped down as Chairman and CEO of Alvis and will leave the company on 30th September. Nick will support BAE Systems in a consultancy role for a transitional period to assist with the integration of Alvis into our Land Systems business.
Andrew, who reports to CS&S and Land Systems' group managing director, Ian King, said: "I am delighted to be take up this exciting opportunity. The creation of Land Systems provides customers with a clear focus as they look for increased systems content and through-life support solutions. Our focus for the rest of the year will be on bringing together Alvis and RO Defence teams and creating an integrated business."
Prior to this appointment Andrew was BAE Systems' Group Strategy Director. Married with three children, Andrew joined British Aerospace Civil Aircraft Division in 1985, after graduating from Sheffield University with a Business degree. He has worked in a variety of senior commercial and management roles since that date.
About Land Systems
As part of BAE Systems, Land Systems goal is to develop a leading land business both in its home markets of the UK, France, South Africa, Sweden, United States, and internationally. Land Systems employs 5,100 employees.
Land Systems product portfolio includes military vehicles, main battle tanks, munitions, artillery, amoured personnel carriers, infantry fighting vehicles, turreted weapon systems engineering vehicles and bridging equipment that can be fully integrated and supported to meet a range of customer requirements.
Land Systems was created by the bringing together of RO Defence and Alvis.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
