Orbital ATK Names Scott Lehr as President of the Company’s Flight Systems Group
June 11 2015 - 9:23AM
Business Wire
Current FSG President Ron Grabe to Continue
in Senior Advisory Role
Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and
defense technologies, today announced that it has named Mr. Scott
Lehr as President of the company’s Flight Systems Group (FSG)
effective 1 July 2015, succeeding Mr. Ron Grabe who will continue
in a senior advisory capacity with the group. Mr. Lehr has served
as Senior Vice President and Mr. Grabe’s Deputy since the
completion of the merger between Orbital Sciences Corporation and
Alliant Techsystems (ATK) in February 2015. Prior to the merger,
Mr. Lehr served with ATK and a predecessor company for 31 years,
most recently as General Manager of ATK’s Commercial and Defense
Propulsion Systems Division.
“I am very confident in Scott’s ability to lead our Flight
Systems Group,” said Mr. David W. Thompson, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Orbital ATK. “Over the past year, he played a
major role in our merger, teaming with Ron Grabe to plan and
execute the integration process that resulted in a seamless
transition to the combined operations of the new FSG. Scott’s many
years of distinguished service at ATK demonstrate he is a strong
and capable leader with a track record of success in managing and
growing large organizations.”
Commenting on Mr. Grabe’s service with the company and exemplary
career, Mr. Thompson added, “I am also deeply grateful to Ron for
helping lead the company through the merger transition and
integration process, as well as for his 21 years of service with
Orbital before the merger. Ron has not only served our company with
distinction but our nation as well. For these many years, Orbital,
and now Orbital ATK, has benefited from his extraordinary
leadership skills developed through a remarkable career as a
decorated Air Force combat and test pilot, a four-time NASA
astronaut, and a business executive.”
Orbital ATK's Flight Systems Group provides systems and products
that span the space launch, strategic missile and missile defense,
and aerospace structures markets. The group is a premier producer
of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic
products; a leading provider of small- and medium-class space
launch vehicles for civil, defense and commercial missions; a major
supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile
defense; and a world class manufacturer of composite primary and
secondary structures for commercial and military aircraft and
launch vehicles.
Remarking on his new role, Mr. Lehr stated, “I am humbled by the
promotion considering the depth of talent we have in the group, the
commitments we make to our customers, the many opportunities we
have for growth in our markets, and the significant legacy left by
my predecessor. It has been my honor to work with Ron through the
merger process and I look forward to his wise counsel as he assumes
a senior advisory role with the group. His accomplishments and
integrity will serve as inspiration for me in the years ahead.”
Mr. Grabe added, “I look forward to assisting Scott in his new
position and have the highest confidence in his leadership to move
the Flight Systems Group forward. I know that I am turning over the
lead role to someone who has the experience and vision to guide FSG
through the opportunities and challenges of the future.”
About Orbital ATK
Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense
technologies. The company designs, builds and delivers space,
defense and aviation systems for customers around the world, both
as a prime contractor and merchant supplier. Its main products
include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile
products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons,
armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space
components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.
Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs more than
12,000 people in 20 states across the U.S. and in several
international locations. For more information, visit
www.orbitalatk.com.
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