Thomas Global Systems announced yesterday that Andrew Hutchinson has been appointed Managing Director of its Australian defence business unit.
In this new role, Hutchinson will be responsible for leading and developing the company’s defence systems business in Australia.
“Thomas Global Systems has a long and proud history of providing 100% Australian sovereign capability to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and I’m honoured to take the lead of Thomas Global’s defence business in Australia,” Hutchinson said.
“I look forward to continuing our work supporting the ADF with the most innovative, reliable electronic systems technology available. Thomas Global values a close partnership between Defence and Industry, and appreciates the Australian Government’s strong and ongoing support for sovereign Australian Industry capability."
Hutchinson was previously Vice President of Engineering and Programs, overseeing the group’s engineering and program management teams across commercial and military programs in Australia and the US.
Hutchinson has overseen many of the company’s most significant projects including the development of Next Generation Biocular Display technology supported by the Australian Government’s Defence Innovation Hub, the Australian Army’s Boxer CRV Training System project for Rheinmetall Defence, the Australian Army’s ASLAV Crew Procedural Trainer program, the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class Submarine ISCMMS remediation project and the TFD-7000 EFIS/EICAS avionic display development for Delta Air Lines.