Hanwha names Defense Australia head to lead European, UK defense business

Hanwha Aerospace has named Ben Hudson as CEO to spearhead the company’s defense operations in Europe and the United Kingdom. Hudson, who currently serves as CEO of Hanwha Defense Australia, will also oversee the company’s existing operations across the region while spearheading its future growth opportunities in Europe and the U.K. “I am honored to join our European and the U.K. defense leadership team at such a pivotal moment for both our company and our European partners,” the CEO said in a release. “Hanwha’s long-term vision starts at the very top of the company, with a drive to partner with our customers and create enduring sovereign capabilities that can deliver solutions to the defense and security challenges faced by nations now and into the future.” Prior to joining Hanwha, Hudson served senior executive roles at global aerospace and arms manufacturing companies, including BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and General Dynamics. He is a mechanical engineer with an MBA from London Business School, and previously served as an officer in the Australian Army with operational expeWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times