RNS Number : 6852X
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
27 June 2008
Ian King appointed Chief Executive, BAE Systems plc
27 June 2008
Further to BAE Systems' announcement on 16 October 2007 that Mike Turner would step down
as Chief Executive and retire from the Company
at the end of August 2008, the Board announces the appointment of Ian King as Chief Executive
with effect from 1 September 2008.
Ian King has been Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for the Group's UK and Rest
of World businesses, and a Director of the
Company, since January 2007.
Commenting on the appointment Dick Olver, Chairman, BAE Systems plc, said: 'Ian is a
highly experienced business leader with a proven
track record in our key home markets. His performance focus and depth of knowledge of the
global defence industry will benefit the
continued progression of the successful strategy that has been pursued by the Company during
the course of Mike Turner's leadership.'
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