John Baylouny, formerly chief technology officer for Leonardo DRS, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer at the Arlington, Va.-based defense contractor.
Leonardo DRS said Thursday Baylouny succeeds Terry Murphy, who is due to retire at the end of this year, and will oversee eight business units as well as supply chain, technology and information technology functions in his new position.
The more than 30-year aerospace and defense industry veteran previously served as VP and general manager of the company’s land systems and advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance businesses.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
