WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation
(NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information
technology company, has named Alex
Heidt vice president of Air Force programs for its IT
Services business. He reports to Mike
Deloney, vice president and general manager, Department of
Defense Programs. Heidt is responsible for managing
operations of the company's growing Air Force business, including
customer contact, program execution, and business development.
Heidt joins Harris with a strong background in operations and
business development. Previously, Heidt served as vice
president of Global Mission Solutions for Lockheed Martin, heading
operations, finance, and business development for a $450 million division. Heidt's earlier
positions include director of Business Strategy & Contracts for
Lockheed Martin Information Technology and director of Business
Operations for the Lockheed Martin Homeland Security Integrated
Product Team. Heidt also worked with Orbital Sciences
Corporation and Raytheon (E-Systems).
Heidt earned his juris doctor in Law, Master of Arts degree in
Finance from Catholic University, and
bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from Strayer
University. He is admitted to the Virginia State Bar and
served honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps.
"Heidt's expertise in operations management and strategic
orientation will enable the Air Force team to continue to deliver
customer satisfaction and drive further growth," said Deloney.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets
worldwide. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
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