14 Apr 2003
BAE Systems North America has announced the appointment of Shawn D. James as vice president of Business Development for the company's Technology Solutions Sector with responsibility for identifying new business opportunities. He succeeds Andrew Kirksey who was recently appointed vice president and general manager of a new Surface Warfare business unit.
"I am very pleased to have Shawn join the Sector's management team," said Bruce Hamilton, president of the Technology Solutions Sector. "Shawn has been very successful in identifying and qualifying new opportunities and increasing the business base for our Advanced Technology Solutions business. His experience and leadership will be invaluable in bringing new growth strategies and initiatives to the company."
James joined BAE Systems in 2000 as director, Future Programs. In that position, he was responsible for developing programmes focused on the Naval Strike, Information Operations, Special Operations, and Intelligence communities.
Prior to joining BAE Systems, James was a U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer. James holds a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and received his master's degree in Information Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is also a graduate of the Naval Nuclear Power School.
About BAE SYSTEMS:
BAE Systems is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE Systems employs nearly 100,000 people including joint ventures, and has annual sales of around 12 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defence products. BAE Systems is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions.
BAE Systems North America is a high-technology U.S. company with more than 25,000 employees who live and work in some 30 states, the District of Columbia and the United Kingdom. The company is dedicated to solving its customers' needs with both highly innovative and leading-edge solutions across the defence electronics, systems, information technology and services arenas.
