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South Australia-based REDARC Defence & Space has announced the appointment of Scott Begbie to the role of executive general manager.
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This new position sees Scott Begbie responsible for the leadership and growth of REDARC Defence & Space through the development and implementation of strategic, tactical, and operational plans to help drive business growth.
Begbie, a former managing director at APC Technology, brings wealth of knowledge and experience from his 22-year tenure and said he looks forward to getting started with the company.
“As a long-time admirer of the REDARC brand, I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to lead and grow the Defence & Space division. REDARC are a proven supplier to defence and have the skills, capability, and desire to play a major role in the burgeoning space industry, not just locally but internationally,” Begbie said.
REDARC group managing director Anthony Kittel reinforced these comments and welcomed Begbie to the company, saying, “We are delighted to welcome Scott Begbie as the executive general manager of the REDARC Defence & Space business and a member of REDARC Group’s senior leadership team.”
An experienced test engineer with a ruggedised manufacturing pedigree, Begbie will support and grow the REDARC Defence & Space team as they continue to develop global opportunities in the defence, mining, and space industries.
“Possessing extensive management experience and a strong intellect, Scott has demonstrated the ability to bring people along on a strategic journey. I’m excited to see Scott drive growth and take our business to new levels, particularly in the execution and delivery of the recently awarded $23 million contract to supply 12,600 LED lights for the first batch of three Hunter Class frigates," Kittel added.
Begbie highlighted a strong emphasis on growing the space sector of the business, citing strong growth across the sector, saying, “The defence and space industries are at the pinnacle of engineering and demand the best that engineering has to offer.
“I have long been an admirer of REDARC Group and their approach to not only general business, but their relentless pursuit of customer excellence. REDARC Group has proven time and time again that it can excel in this arena, and it is my intention to use this reputation as a launchpad to position REDARC Defence & Space as a global leader in the market,” Begbie said.
Established in 1979, REDARC Electronics is an Australian, privately-owned, advanced electronics manufacturer successfully supplying patented solutions to the Australian and international heavy commercial and defence vehicle sectors. In 2019, the company launched REDARC Defence & Space, a dedicated business to meet the growing needs of the Australian Defence market for wholly Australian-owned defence, medium-sized enterprises that can foster the development of intellectual property in Australia.
REDARC Defence & Space continues to offer the blend of commercial off the-shelf, modified off-the-shelf, customised and design-to-print electronic solutions to improve the capability, safety and flexibility of a variety of defence applications.
