Lockheed Martin Australia & NZ Chief Executive Warren McDonald will step down from the role at the end of the year.
The company has appointed former RAAF Air Vice Marshal Steve ‘Zed’ Roberton to the role.
Currently a Senior Advisor with McKinsey & Company, Roberton has previously held senior roles in the RAAF, including Air Commander Australia and Head of Force design within VCDF Group.
Roberton joins as Vice President and Regional Executive for Australia and New Zealand and following a period of transition, will take up the role as Chef Executive for Lockheed Martin Australia & NZ on 1 December, reporting to Vice President International Business for Lockheed Martin Global Business Development Ray Piselli.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Macca for his outstanding leadership over the past three years. During his tenure, Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand has experienced significant growth and achievements including Air 6500-1, SouthPAN, its appointment as an Enterprise Strategic Partner to the Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance Enterprise, and its confirmation as the preferred bidder for JP9102,” Piselli said.
“Steve’s deep knowledge of our customers and their capability requirements will help us continue to strengthen these critical partnerships and ensure we are well positioned to deliver on our commitments.
“A career of distinguished service has earned him a reputation as a forward-thinking and highly effective leader, and I am confident he will continue to build on Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand’s success.”