Navy veteran Peter Behrendt appointed chief executive officer of Babcock Australasia

A Royal Australian Navy veteran, Mr Behrendt joins Babcock with a strong track record of delivering results across complex and diverse organisations. He’s previously held senior management roles within multiple defence and security -focused companies, including Saab, BMT, Dataminr Inc, and most recently Serco.

“Peter is a known leader who brings a wealth of experience to Babcock from across the defence sector,” according to Babcock International chief growth officer Sir Nick Hine, who congratulated Mr Behrendt on the appointment.

“His vision and enthusiasm for the company and its growth are exciting, and I look forward to working with him as we drive forward into this new era in Australia and New Zealand.”

Peter Behrendt is honoured to be joining Babcock at such an important time for Australia and New Zealand.

“Babcock has strong foundations and talented people, and I’m optimistic about what we can achieve together ,” Mr Behrendt said.

“There is much to do as our customers’ needs evolve, and meeting those needs will take sustained effort, close collaboration and a clear focus on delivery.

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“I look forward to working with the team to build on its achievements and deliver the critical capabilities our customers rely on.”

Sir Nick thanked Acting CEO, Leah Grantham, for her dedication and support since assuming the position.

“The dedication, professionalism and commitment Leah’s shown has been instrumental to the continued success of the business,” Sir Nick said.

“Leah’s leadership has been crucial during this transitional period, and her contribution to enhancing Babcock’s performance and relationships has had a notable impact.”

Robert Dougherty

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