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Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock<\/a>) has appointed David Lockwood as CEO, succeeding Archie Bethel, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire<\/h2>\n

David Lockwood will join the company and the Board on 17 August as CEO designate and will become CEO on 14 September, at which point Archie will step down from the Board.<\/p>\n

Lockwood, said: \u201cI am looking forward to joining Babcock, a company I have long respected, which makes such an important contribution to the critical markets it serves.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is an exciting opportunity to position Babcock for further success and future growth, and to make full use of technology and innovation<\/a> to support customers in the UK and internationally.\u201d<\/p>\n

Experience<\/h3>\n

David Lockwood was previously CEO of Cobham plc, one of the UK\u2019s largest defence companies and a leading global technology and services innovator. Prior to that, he was CEO of Laird PLC, an FTSE 250 technology company, from 2012 to 2016.<\/p>\n

His career includes senior management roles at BT Global Services, BAE Systems and Thales Corporation. David has a Degree in Mathematics from the University of York<\/a> and is a chartered accountant. He is a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Royal Society of Arts and Commerce<\/a>. He received an OBE for services to industry in Scotland in 2011.<\/p>\n

Delivering strategic objectives<\/h3>\n

Ruth Cairnie, chair, said: \u201cAfter an extensive search and selection process, I am delighted to welcome David to the Company.<\/p>\n

“He brings wide-ranging knowledge of the defence and aviation markets, as well as a wealth of experience in both technology and innovation. His skills and industry expertise will help ensure the delivery of our operational performance and strategic objectives.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would like to thank Archie for his outstanding contribution to Babcock over 16 years. He enhanced our deep relationship with our customers, reflected in our record order book and pipeline, and made significant progress in internationalising the Company and streamlining our portfolio.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been very fortunate to have a leader with such profound knowledge of the business. Archie will retire from the Board with our very best wishes and our sincere appreciation for everything he has achieved.\u201d<\/p>\n

Archie Bethel, added: \u201cIt has been an honour and a privilege to serve at Babcock, which makes a unique contribution to national security and to saving lives.<\/p>\n

“I would like to thank all our employees worldwide for their hard work and commitment over my time of service, which has been exemplified in their outstanding response to the pandemic<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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