Elbit Systems UK Appoints CEO

Elbit Systems UK, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Elbit Systems, has appointed Martin Fausset as Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to his joining Elbit Systems UK, Martin held a number of senior positions in the Aerospace, Defence and Automotive sectors, including at AgustaWestland, Rolls-Royce and Ricardo PLC. He has extensive international business and board experience from across a number of sectors and markets.

Martin will report directly to Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems’ President and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Machlis, President and CEO of Elbit Systems, said, “Martin Fausset’s appointment as Elbit Systems UK’s CEO underscores the importance of the UK to Elbit Systems and is a key step in our strategy to grow and develop activities in the UK in order to create a significant business presence in this critical market.”

Elbit Systems UK has a number of wholly-owned subsidiaries in the UK that provide advanced technology solutions for military and commercial applications across air, land and marine markets.

An Elbit Systems UK-KBR joint-venture was recently awarded a contract to deliver the fixed-wing Military Flying Training System for the British armed forces.

In addition, Elbit Systems’ joint company with Thales UK is the provider of the “Watchkeeper” programme, to the UK armed forces.

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