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In his previous role as Executive Vice President, Land & Armaments Operating Group, Bob was responsible for the execution and delivery of customer requirements, financial commitments, and continuous improvement of the operations within Land & Armaments.
Linda Hudson said: "Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and skills in both financial and operational management from his time in the defense and aerospace industry. He has an established track record in BAE Systems, having served as CFO for our U.S. business, as well as in operational roles. With his recent experience leading the Land & Armaments lines of business, I am confident that he is best placed to take forward the Land & Armaments group. As we face challenging times ahead, he will continue to deliver our global Land strategy in support of our customers."
Bob has served as Executive Vice President of the Land & Armaments Operating Group since November 2008 and has been Acting President since Linda Hudson's move to President and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is the premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded GBP 18.5 billion (US $34.4 billion) in 2008.
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Biography of Robert T. Murphy President -- Land & Armaments Operating Group
Robert (Bob) Murphy was named President, Land & Armaments Operating Group on November 5, 2009. Land & Armaments is the world's largest military vehicle and equipment business, with operations in South Africa, Sweden, Germany, Turkey, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
In his previous role, Murphy was Executive Vice President, Land & Armaments Operating Group, responsible for the execution and delivery of customer requirements, financial commitments, and continuous improvement of the operations within the Land & Armaments Operating Groups. He previously held the position of Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, responsible for financial accountability for the company's U.S.-based operating groups, which collectively employ some 56,000 employees in the U.S., U.K., Sweden and South Africa.
Murphy has also previously served as the President of BAE Systems Technology Solutions Sector, a provider of tailored, integrated technical and professional services solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, Federal, Civilian, Government, and Homeland Security markets.
He originally joined BAE Systems in 1999 as Vice President -- Finance and Chief Financial Officer following 18 years at General Electric, where he provided financial leadership for several major divisions.
Murphy holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. During his career, he has also completed numerous advanced financial management and senior leadership programs.
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