Babcock appoints new Marine CEO
Source: RNS
15 December 2020
Babcock appoints new Marine CEO
Babcock, the aerospace and defence company, announces that Will Erith has been appointed as CEO of its Marine sector, effective immediately.
Will was previously Managing Director of the Surface Ships Business Unit within the Sector, and before this held a range of leadership roles at Rolls Royce including international appointments based in the Asia Pacific region.
He succeeds Derek Jones who will return to his role of Corporate Services Director, Marine.
Babcock Chief Executive David Lockwood said:
"Our Marine business offers significant opportunities for growth both in the UK and internationally, underpinned by our close relationship with the Royal Navy. This appointment supports this ambition."
For further information please contact:
Babcock International Group PLC
Simon McGough Kate Hill
Director of Investor Relations Group Director of Communications
Tel: +44 (0)7850 978 741 Tel: +44 (0)20 7355 5312
FTI Consulting
Nick Hasell, Alex Le May
Tel: +44 (0)20 3727 1340
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