Raytheon Company has announced Kurt Amend will serve as chief executive of the Raytheon Arabia business unit. In his new role, Amend will drive business strategy and execution of defense-related projects and technology development in the Kingdom.
Amend brings nearly three decades of senior-level, US government and aerospace and defense industry experience to Raytheon Arabia, most recently serving as president of Raytheon International, Inc., Riyadh.
“With his broad business experience and deep relationships in Saudi Arabia, Kurt is uniquely positioned to lead Raytheon Arabia and the next chapter in Raytheon’s strong 50-year partnership with the Kingdom,” said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon chairman and CEO.
“He will drive our efforts in support of the Kingdom’s economic diversification and building a sustainable future, which will positively impact Saudi and US economies, including job creation.”
Additionally, Raytheon has named Faisal Al-Bakr, director, Raytheon International, Inc. as an officer of Raytheon Arabia. Other officer appointments will be announced at a later date.
Amend will also sit on Raytheon Arabia board of directors alongside fellow Raytheon executives including: John Harris, chief executive officer, Raytheon International, Inc.; Wes Kremer, president, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; Dave Wajsgras, president, Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services; Kimberly Ernzen, vice president, Land Warfare Systems, Raytheon Missiles Systems; Tom Laliberty, vice president, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; and Stephen Murphy, vice president, Contracts, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.
Raytheon Arabia will be based in Riyadh and will focus on creating indigenous defense, aerospace and cybersecurity capabilities in the Kingdom.
The company is expected to include in-country program management, supply and sourcing capabilities, improved customer access and centralized accountability.
Amend brings nearly three decades of senior-level, US government and aerospace and defense industry experience to Raytheon Arabia, most recently serving as president of Raytheon International, Inc., Riyadh.
“With his broad business experience and deep relationships in Saudi Arabia, Kurt is uniquely positioned to lead Raytheon Arabia and the next chapter in Raytheon’s strong 50-year partnership with the Kingdom,” said Thomas A. Kennedy, Raytheon chairman and CEO.
“He will drive our efforts in support of the Kingdom’s economic diversification and building a sustainable future, which will positively impact Saudi and US economies, including job creation.”
Additionally, Raytheon has named Faisal Al-Bakr, director, Raytheon International, Inc. as an officer of Raytheon Arabia. Other officer appointments will be announced at a later date.
Amend will also sit on Raytheon Arabia board of directors alongside fellow Raytheon executives including: John Harris, chief executive officer, Raytheon International, Inc.; Wes Kremer, president, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; Dave Wajsgras, president, Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services; Kimberly Ernzen, vice president, Land Warfare Systems, Raytheon Missiles Systems; Tom Laliberty, vice president, Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems; and Stephen Murphy, vice president, Contracts, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.
Raytheon Arabia will be based in Riyadh and will focus on creating indigenous defense, aerospace and cybersecurity capabilities in the Kingdom.
The company is expected to include in-country program management, supply and sourcing capabilities, improved customer access and centralized accountability.
