Defense technology
10 BAE Systems executives
These ten current and former BAE Systems executives hold or have held CEO, CFO, president, SVP or chief officer titles at BAE Systems or one of its named businesses. Readers can ask them how BAE Systems makes executive decisions on programs, finance, technology, operations and commercial strategy.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brad Greve
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · BAE Systems
Chief Financial Officer of BAE Systems since April 2020 and CFO Designate there from 2019 to 2020; the profile says that as CFO he seeks to create value through optimizing performance and portfolio, with emphasis on long term cash flow creation. At SLB he was Controller, Wells (2018–2019) and Director of Internal Audit (2016–2018).
Dr. Charles Woodburn
LinkedInExperience: Group Chief Executive Officer · BAE Systems
Group Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems since July 2017, a C-Level General Management role according to the profile. He was Chief Operating Officer at BAE Systems (2016–2017) and CEO of Expro (2010–2016), and at SLB he was VP Engineering, Manufacturing & Sustaining (2009–2010) and President, Wireline (2006–2009).
Frank V. Pope
LinkedInExperience: President, Enterpise Shared Services · BAE Systems
Former President, Enterpise Shared Services at BAE Systems (2012–2019), based in Charlotte, North Carolina in that role; the profile headline marks him as retired. His other BAE Systems roles shown are President, Land & Armaments (2010–2012), Executive VP, Land & Armaments (2010) and VP Operations and Performance Excellence (2007–2010).
Imogen Hume
LinkedInExperience: Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer · BAE Systems
Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer at BAE Systems since January 2025, based in the Greater Adelaide Area; the profile cites 14 years' experience in the Australian defence industry across functions from legal, supply chain, insurance, communications, strategy and business development. She was Commercial Director at BAE Systems (2019–2025) and Chief Procurement Officer at ASC Pty Ltd (2012–2014).
Liz Pollard
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer · BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Chief Operating Officer at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence since July 2024, a C-Level General Management role according to the profile. She was Managing Director - Shared Services at BAE Systems (2020–2024) and HR Director at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence (2018–2020), and has been Chair of the Board of Directors at International Systems Engineering - ISE since March 2025.
Mona Bates
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer · BAE Systems, Inc.
SVP, Chief Information and Digital Officer at BAE Systems, Inc. since February 2026; the profile says that as a member of the senior leadership team she is responsible for leading and executing the company's technology and digital strategies. She was Vice President, Digital Technology & Chief Information Officer at Collins Aerospace (2021–2025) and Vice President, Digital Technology and Chief Information Officer at Raytheon (2020–2021).
Scott Jamieson
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer - Maritime and Land UK · BAE Systems
Former Chief Operating Officer - Maritime and Land UK at BAE Systems (2020–2022). He has been Managing Director - Maritime Services at BAE Systems since October 2022 and Chairperson & Non Exec Director at KBS Maritime since 2023; his other BAE Systems roles shown are International Programmes Director (2009–2011) and Project Director (1997–2009).
Tara Olivet
LinkedInExperience: SVP, Finance · BAE Systems, Inc.
SVP, Finance at BAE Systems, Inc. since June 2025, in the Finance & Accounting department according to the profile. Her other BAE Systems, Inc. roles shown are VP Finance, Platforms & Services (2022–2025), VP Finance and Controller, BAE Systems Inc. (2018–2022) and VP Internal Audit, BAE Systems Inc. (2016–2019), and she was Aircraft Carrier Alliance Finance Director at BAE Systems (2013–2016).
Tom Arseneault
LinkedInExperience: President & Chief Executive Officer, BAE Systems, Inc. · BAE Systems, Inc.
President & Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems, Inc. since April 2020; the profile describes BAE Systems, Inc. as the company's U.S.-based defense, aerospace and security company with more than 35,000 employees, and says he is also an executive director on the BAE Systems plc board. His other BAE Systems, Inc. roles shown are President (2019–2020), Chief Operating Officer (2014–2020) and President, Electronic Systems sector (2015–2017).
Tommy Gustafsson-Rask
LinkedInExperience: President · BAE Systems Hägglunds AB
President of BAE Systems Hägglunds AB since October 2012, a General Management role in Örnsköldsviks Kommun, Sweden according to the profile. He was Senior Vice President Marketing and Sales at BAE Systems Hägglunds AB (1996–2012), and the profile lists him as Chairman of High Coast of Sweden since 2019 and a Member of the Board of the Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association since 2012.
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does BAE Systems decide which programs and technologies receive investment when defense budgets shift?
- 02What does a supplier or technology partner need to demonstrate before it is adopted across BAE Systems programs?
- 03How do finance, commercial and operations leaders at BAE Systems work together on bids and contract terms?
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