Oshkosh Corporation Promotes John Bryant to President of Defense Segment
June 06 2016 - 11:30AM
Business Wire
Bryant brings successful industry track record
and military experience to Oshkosh Defense leadership role
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) announces today the promotion of
John Bryant to president of Oshkosh Defense, LLC and senior vice
president of Oshkosh Corporation, effective immediately. Prior to
this promotion, Bryant served as senior vice president of Defense
Programs for Oshkosh Defense. As Oshkosh Defense president, he will
lead all aspects of the Company’s global defense segment, including
all tactical wheeled vehicle programs, manufacturing and
operations, new product development, vehicle lifecycle sustainment
and aftermarket services.
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John Bryant is named president of Oshkosh
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“John has been an invaluable leader in our Defense segment and
instrumental in the return to growth of our Defense business
including a portfolio of heavy, medium and mine-resistant tactical
wheeled vehicles for the U.S. Department of Defense,” said Wilson
R. Jones, Oshkosh Corporation president and chief executive
officer. “Most recently, John led our strategy to enter the light
tactical wheeled vehicle market by winning the U.S. Joint Light
Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. With his extensive military and
industry track record, I’m confident that he will inspire a
continuum of future success in Defense.”
Bryant joined Oshkosh Defense in 2010 as vice president and
general manager of Marine Corps Programs. He is a retired Marine
Corps Colonel with 28-years of distinguished service. As a Marine
Corps Program Manager, he led several U.S. and Foreign Military
Sales acquisition programs, including Tank Systems, Light Armored
Vehicles and Expeditionary Fighting Vehicles. Prior to joining
Oshkosh, he was a Professor of Program Management at the Defense
Acquisition University.
Bryant holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from
Marquette University. He also received Level III certification in
Program Management from the Defense Acquisition University.
About Oshkosh Defense
Oshkosh Defense is a leading provider of tactical wheeled
vehicles and life cycle sustainment services. For decades Oshkosh
has been mobilizing military and security forces around the globe
by offering a full portfolio of heavy, medium, light and highly
protected military vehicles to support our customers’ missions. In
addition, Oshkosh offers advanced technologies and vehicle
components such as TAK-4® independent suspension systems, TerraMax®
unmanned ground vehicle solutions, Command Zone™ integrated control
and diagnostics system, and ProPulse® diesel electric and on-board
vehicle power solutions, to provide our customers with a technical
edge as they fulfill their missions. Every Oshkosh vehicle is
backed by a team of defense industry experts and complete range of
sustainment and training services to optimize fleet readiness and
performance. Oshkosh Defense, LLC is an Oshkosh Corporation company
(NYSE: OSK).
To learn more about Oshkosh Defense, please visit us at
www.oshkoshdefense.com.
About Oshkosh
Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and
marketer of a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire
& emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle
bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services
products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®,
Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh
products are valued worldwide by rental companies, concrete
placement and refuse businesses, fire & emergency departments,
municipal and airport services and defense forces, where high
quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term
value are paramount. For more information, visit
www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
®, ™ All brand names referred to in this news release are
trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements
other than statements of historical fact, including, without
limitation, statements regarding the Company’s future financial
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