28 Sep 2004
Alison Wood has been appointed as Group Strategic Development Director with effect from 1 January, 2005.
In this new role, Alison will provide leadership for overall strategic business development across the Group.
Alison will have responsibility for Group Strategy and Planning, Future Systems and Research & Technology, together with existing NEC activities and will be a member of the Executive Committee.
Alison joined BAE Systems in 1999 as Managing Director, Future Systems after holding various positions within British Aerospace since 1991.
Prior to this Alison was a strategy consultant with Outram Cullinan & Company and a research associate with Booz Allen & Hamilton Inc.
Alison holds an MA in Engineering, Economics and Management from Oxford and an MBA from Harvard.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has more than 90,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
