James Gray appointed Raytheon UK Chief Executive and Managing Director

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Posted on: November 6, 2024

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Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide

• James Gray appointed Raytheon UK Chief Executive and Managing DirectorJames Gray appointed Raytheon UK Chief Executive and Managing Director Posted 15 May 2024 Raytheon UK, part of RTX's Raytheon business, has today announced the appointment of James Gray as its new Chief Executive and Managing Director, effective 1st June 2024. Since 2018, James Gray (above) has served as the Managing Director of the company's Cyber, Space & Training business where he has secured significant growth building enduring sovereign capabilities.He succeeds Jeff Lewis, who is retiring after serving in the role for the past four years."I am looking forward to taking on this role and thank Jeff for his leadership. He has driven topline growth during his tenure which I intend to continue," said Gray. "I joined Raytheon UK in 2009 and have seen first-hand the critical role that our people and technologies play in securing the UK, stretching back over a century." Advertisement "As a long-standing strategic partner, our contribution to UK aerospace & defence is expansive. From our manufacturing sites in Scotland and space hubs in the north-east, to the provision of software services and development in Manchester and Gloucester and our aerospace engineering capabilities in north Wales, I'm proud to be leading a business that is providing security and securing high-skilled jobs across the UK." Advertisement Chander Nijhon, vice president of Systems, Strategy and Global Operations for Raytheon, said: "We are delighted that James has agreed to succeed Jeff and will accelerate the business' long-term growth. His passion for innovation and technological advancement, coupled with his focus on building an inclusive leadership culture, will continue to see Raytheon UK advance as a strategic capability and delivery centre for Raytheon."Aviation market intelligence and advisory company, IBA, has highlighted a significant global decrease in CO2 per Available Seat Kilometre (ASK) in comparison to pre-pandemic levels.Edinburgh Airport has launched a -5.8 million project to redesign its check-in hall.In conjunction with the University of Greenwich, Cranfield University will be running a series of evacuation trials in February 2025, looking at the decisions made by passengers when they are evacuating a large Blended Wing Body (BWB) aeroplane cabin mock-up and the role different aspects of the cabin environment play in those choices.The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is improving its tools to help the aviation industry rise to the major challenge of reducing its environmental impact, launching a consultation to further develop the UK Aviation Environmental Review (AER).Data for August 2024 global air cargo markets from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), show continued strong annual growth in demand.Gatwick has become the first UK airport to receive Airports Council International's (ACI) Level 1 Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation.The views expressed are not necessarily those of ADS or its members. No responsibility or liability is accepted by ADS, the editorial team or the publisher for any loss occasioned to any person, legal or physical, acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement, fact, figure, expression of opinion or belief contained within this site.
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