04 Feb 2008 | Ref. 040/2008
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Ralph Meoni
ROCKVILLE, Maryland – BAE Systems announces the appointment of Ralph Meoni as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Planning. Ralph will lead the strategic planning and integrated business planning process for the company. He will also be responsible for coordinating business development and crafting strategies and initiatives to promote growth, both organically and through acquisitions.
“Strategic planning is essential to ensure we continue anticipating and satisfying our customers’ need,” said Walt Havenstein, BAE Systems president and chief executive officer. “We are pleased to have Ralph join us, and believe his experience and leadership will enable us to continue meeting the emerging requirements of the marketplace.”
Prior to joining BAE Systems, Ralph worked for ITT where he has held a succession of management and leadership positions since 1988. Most recently, he served as the President for the Advanced Engineering & Sciences Division. Ralph also has experience working in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic and operations planning, process improvement, product assurance and program management.
Ralph retired from the U.S. Army after serving in combat infantry and material logistics assignments that ranged from platoon through corps level. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, Ralph holds a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, along with a master’s degree in business administration awarded by the University of Northern Colorado.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 96,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $27 billion in 2006*.
*On a pro forma basis, assuming BAE Systems had owned Armor Holdings Inc for the whole of 2006
For further information, please call:
Shannon Smith, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 703 907 8257 Mobile: +1 703 967 3854
shannon.n.smith@baesystems.com
Susan Lenover, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 703 907 8259 Mobile: +1 703 850 1621
susan.lenover@baesystems.com
