Changes Said To Leverage Experience, Promote Responsibility

EADS North America Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sean O’Keefe Tuesday announced a restructuring of the company’s senior leadership team in order to more fully leverage executive experience, skills and talents as well as increase responsibility and decision making throughout the organization. In addition to individual responsibilities, the senior leadership team will work with the CEO in guiding the company’s growth in the U.S. market.

“EADS North America is dedicated to delivering the most capable systems and world class services to its U.S. federal and national security customers.  We’re very proud of our accomplishments in North America, particularly with highly successful programs like the UH-72A Lakota helicopter,” O’Keefe said.  “This management restructuring will unlock the significant talent and broad experience of our executive team as well as create a stronger foundation for continued growth in the U.S. market.” 

Reporting to the Chairman and CEO, the following individuals will participate as members of the company’s executive leadership team:

Mike Cosentino has become the Senior Vice President for Operations and will have responsibility for the company’s seven lines of business, programs, capture efforts, technology development, and quality control.  Cosentino previously served as the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Business Development.

Sam Adcock has been named the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Business Development (BD) and will lead a team consisting of the company’s four BD organizations, the strategy group and the bid and proposal team.  Adcock previously served as Senior Vice President for Government Relations.

Guy Hicks, currently Vice President for Corporate Communications and Public Relations, has assumed the responsibility for government relations in addition to his current duties.  He will oversee and coordinate the company’s outreach efforts to the U.S. government as well as lead the external marketing and communications activities for EADS North America and its programs.

Paul Pastorek has been named Chief Administrative Officer in addition to his existing responsibilities as Chief Counsel and Corporate Secretary.  He has responsibility for general administrative functions of the company.  In addition, Pastorek will ensure that the activities of the senior leadership team are fully aligned with the company’s mission and operational objectives.  His portfolio includes oversight of the legal activities of the company including contracts, ethics and compliance, trade and export control, human resources policy, information technology, and supporting the activities of the Board of Directors. 

Philippe Balducchi will continue to serve as the Senior Vice President for Finance with responsibility for the financial and accounting activities of both EADS North America and Airbus Americas.  He will be succeeded by Xavier Tardy effective March 1.

David Fink will serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer with direct management responsibility for the human resources and facilities functions for EADS North America, and HR policy and integration synergy activities in the U.S.

David Oliver has assumed the newly created position of Strategic Advisor for Mergers and Acquisitions.  In this capacity Oliver will act as the U.S. focal point for the company’s ongoing analysis of new expansion opportunities in the North American market.

The new organization structure was announced to EADS North America employees in late December and formally took effect on January 1, 2012. 

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