Former Australian Defence Force Leader To Drive Growth
Lockheed Martin has announced the appointment of Jeremy King as its next chief executive for Australia and New Zealand, effective February 23. King, a former head of Joint Aviation Systems for Defence of Australia’s Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, brings over 30 years of experience with the Australian Defence Force. He will succeed Warren McDonald and report to Jay Pitman, president of Lockheed Martin International. King’s appointment comes as Lockheed Martin increases its involvement in Australia’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise, aiming to locally manufacture guided munitions. The company’s systems, including the F-35A Lightning II and MH-60R naval helicopter, are already in operation with the Australian military, as reported by Breaking Defense.