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BAE Adds President To U.S. Chief Operating Officer Arsenault’s Job

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

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BAE Adds President To U.S. Chief Operating Officer Arsenault’s Job

BAE Systems, Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer Tom Arsenault. Photo: BAE

BAE Systems, Inc., the U.S.-based business of Britain’s BAE Systems plc, on Thursday said that Tom Arsenault has been named its president and chief operating officer (COO) and that Jerry DeMuro will continue as CEO of the U.S. business. Arsenault has been COO of BAE Systems, Inc. for several years, with responsibility for day to day operations, implementing the company’s objectives throughout the enterprise, and leading the Strategy and Corporate Development team. Adding the role of president means Arsenault will…

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