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The prime has confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive to oversee Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand.
Lockheed Martin has confirmed that Air Marshal (Ret’d) Warren McDonald AO, CSC, former Chief of Joint Capabilities for the Royal Australian Air Force, has been appointed as chief executive of Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand (LMANZ) this morning.
His new role at LMANZ is effective immediately, and comes following a career of over 40 years in the RAAF.
He jointed the LMANZ leadership team in May 2021.
The company has confirmed that Air Marshal (Ret’d) McDonald will report to Ray Piselli, vice president International Business, Lockheeed Martin Global Business Development.
Piselli welcomed the appointment, noting McDonald’s long career in helping to create a more integrated Australian Defence Force.
“As the RAAF’s inaugural Chief of Joint Capabilities, Warren brings an unrivalled understanding of the superior all-domain capabilities necessary to meet the evolving challenges of the 21st century battlespace,” he said.
“Warren’s appointment reiterates Lockheed Martin’s commitment to develop and advance the critical capabilities our customers will need to remain ahead of their adversaries and defend their national interests.”
McDonald noted that his focus as chief executive will remain on program delivery and sustainment excellence.
“Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand has a proud heritage of excellence in program delivery and sustainment and I look forward to working with the team and our local industry partners to further contribute to that legacy on both sides of the Tasman,” he said.
“Lockheed Martin’s innovative technologies are at the heart of our customers’ defence capabilities and we have a responsibility to ensure that superior combat power is available whenever and wherever it is needed.”
Piselli also expressed thanks to outgoing LMANZ chief executive Joe North for his leadership at the company.
“Joe has done a remarkable job, first as the vice president of rotary mission systems operations for Australia and New Zealand and, most recently, as the LMANZ chief executive,” he said.
“The strength of LMANZ’s position in the market as a defence capability steward and an enabler of manufacturing sector transformation is a testament to his leadership, the deep relationships he has cultivated with our industry partners and his determination to deliver for our customers.”
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