Changes Coming for Linda Hudson, Bob Murphy and BAE Systems
The U.S. arm of BAE Systems is set to reorganize its business, according to an internal memo, Defense News reports. According to the memo, BAE would shutter one of two operating headquarters and reorganize the other in a realignment intended to “better deliver our strategy in an increasingly cost-conscious marketplace.” The operating headquarters of Electronics, [...]
BAE’s Linda Hudson Talks About New General Counsel Ian Graham
BAE Systems named Ian T. Graham to the position of senior vice president and general counsel. “Ian brings to this position nearly two decades of government contracts and corporate legal expertise. He fully understands the legal requirements of our business and our industry, and shares my commitment to ensuring the highest standards of performance that [...]
Linda Hudson on New BAE Information Solutions Lead John Gannon
BAE Systems has named John Gannon president of its Information Solutions business. Information Solutions “provides information technology, intelligence analysis and other homeland security solutions to U.S. government agencies.” “John has a solid reputation across the intelligence and defense communities, and I am confident that his leadership will have a major, positive impact on BAE Systems’ [...]
Linda Hudson on BAE’s Acquistion to Expand Marine Capabilities
BAE Systems has agreed to acquire Atlantic Marine from JFL-AMH Partners, LLC, for the price tag of $352 million. The move will expand BAE’s current marine offerings. Atlantic Marine is a privately-held firm focused on vessel maintenance, repair, overhaul and conversion (MROC), marine fabrication, and ship construction services provider with operations in the southeastern U.S. [...]
BAE’s Linda Hudson Featured in GovCon Exec Magazine
In the new issue of Gov Con Exec magazine, BAE’s Linda Hudson spoke about the need to move forward with the federal government: “Secretary Gates did indicate that he would continue, periodically, to engage with us,” said Hudson. “I have no idea what ‘periodically’ will be, but (Pentagon leaders) are already engaging with industry in [...]
Career Advice for Women in Government Contracting
Three times is a charm, and the recent elevation of Linda Hudson to head of US operations for BAE Systems makes three Lindas leading large area government contracting operations. Linda Hudson Linda Hudson has replaced General Tony Zinni as the CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. General Zinni was filling in as interim CEO of BAE [...]
ExecutiveMove- Bob Murphy Named President of Land and Armaments at BAE Systems
BAE Systems has named Bob Murphy president of the Land and Armaments group where he will also serve of the Executive Committee. Murphy previously served as EVP of the Land and Armaments Operating Group. Murphy will replace Linda Hudson, who was appointed president and CEO of BAE Systems. The Land and Armaments Group develops and [...]
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Contract Awards – ICF Perot Systems Northrop Grumman ManTech International INDUS Executive Move – Linda Hudson appointed COO of BAE Systems Patricia McMahon appointed deputy of Northrop Grumman’s Battle Management and Engagement Systems Division News – Perot Systems, China’s Changsha Municipal Government sign healthcare IT agreement Featured Job – Director of Intelligence and Identity Management [...]
Executive Move – Linda Hudson appointed COO of BAE Systems
Today, BAE Systems announced that Linda Hudson has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, BAE Systems PLC, and President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. Linda was previously president of the company’s Land & Armaments Operating Group and takes over for General Tony Zinni, who was appointed as the Acting President and CEO of BAE Systems, [...]
