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Erwin W. Bieber
RESTON, Virginia — BAE Systems has named Erwin W. Bieber president of its Network Systems business. Bieber previously was vice president of engineering for BAE Systems’ Electronics & Integrated Solutions operating group.
Network Systems serves the U.S. intelligence, defense, and homeland security markets with products and capabilities in communications and tactical networks; advanced information technology; and command, control, computing, and intelligence systems. The business, with headquarters in Reston, employs 5,000 people at more than 10 major U.S. sites that include San Diego; Burlington, Massachusetts; and Wayne, New Jersey.
Bieber started his career with Sperry Strategic Systems. He later worked for the U.S. Navy as a systems engineer and then joined the Singer Co. in 1985, which became part of BAE Systems through the acquisition of GEC-Marconi. He progressed through a series of positions in engineering, business development, and program management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Pratt Institute.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 97,500 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded £15.7 billion (US$ $31.4 billion) in 2007.
For further information, please contact:
Priti Patel, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 973 633 4611 Mobile: +1 862 485 8043
priti.patel@baesystems.com
Susan Lenover, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 703 907 8259 Mobile: +1 703 850 1621
susan.lenover@baesystems.com