11 Jun 2008 | Ref. 178/2008
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BAE SYSTEMS APPOINTS NEW NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
London, United Kingdom – The Board of BAE Systems plc has today appointed Carl Symon as a non-executive director of the Company.
Carl Symon retired from IBM in 2001 having held a number of senior positions in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia; including Chairman and Chief Executive of IBM UK Ltd. He is a former non-executive director of Rolls-Royce Group plc.
He is Chairman of HMV Group plc and a non-executive director of Rexam plc and BT Group plc.
Welcoming Carl Symon’s appointment, Dick Olver, Chairman of BAE Systems said: “I am very pleased that Carl Symon has agreed to join the BAE Systems Board. During his career with IBM he managed a company rich in technology as it developed its business globally. The experience and knowledge he brings will further strengthen the BAE Systems Board.”
From 11 June 2008 the BAE Systems Board of Directors will be as follows:
Non Executive Directors
Dick Olver, chairman
Andy Inglis
Philip Carroll Jr.
Michael Hartnall
Sir Peter Mason
Sir Nigel Rudd
Roberto Quarta
Carl Symon
Ravi Uppal
Executive Directors
Mike Turner CBE, Chief Executive
George Rose, Group Finance Director
Ian King, Chief Operating Officer, UK & Rest of World
Walt Havenstein, Chief Operating Officer, President and CEO, BAE Systems, Inc.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defence 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 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US $31.4 billion) in 2007.
For further information please contact:
John Neilson, BAE Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1252 384795 Mob: +44 (0)780 2 337704
john.neilson@baesystems.com
Lindsay Walls, BAE Systems
Tel: + 44 (0) 1252 383074 Mob: 44 (0) 7793 427582
lindsay.walls@baesystems.com
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