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www.ceotodaymagazine.com 60 CEO Today United Kingdom Awards 2019 AEROSPACE DR. CHARLES WOODBURN Group CEO of BAE Systems plc. FIRM PROFILE At BAE Systems, our advanced defence technology protects people and national security, and keeps critical information and infrastructure secure. We search for new ways to provide our customers with a competitive edge across the air, maritime, land and cyber domains. We employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries, and work closely with local partners to support economic development by transferring knowledge, skills and technology. Our vision To be the premier international defence, aerospace and security company. Our mission To provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters. Our strategy is comprised of five key long-term areas of focus that will help us achieve our vision and mission. It is centred on maintaining and growing core franchises and securing growth opportunities. Our three strategic priorities which are embedded throughout the Group provide the link between our longer term strategy and near term business objectives for all our employees. BAE Systems has leading positions in its principal markets – in the US, UK, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Australia – as well as established positions in a number of other international markets. We are one of the largest global defence companies. We are proud not just of what we do, but how we do it – from developing innovative products and services and investing in our people and future workforce to giving our customers the best possible service. We are a premier international technology defence, aerospace and security company. We are committed to working to high ethical, safety and environmental standards, retaining and attracting a diverse and talented workforce and making a positive contribution to the countries and communities in which we operate. www.baesystems.com ABOUT DR CHARLES WOODBURN Charles is Group Chief Executive Officer of BAE Systems plc. He joined BAE Systems in May 2016 as Chief Operating Officer, Executive Director on the BAE Systems plc Board of Directors, Director on the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors and became Group Chief Executive Officer on 1st July 2017. Previously, Charles held a number of senior management positions in the oil and gas industry including Chief Executive Officer of Expro Group, an oilfield services business. During a 15-year career with Schlumberger, Charles worked in the Far East, Australia, France and the United States. Charles holds a First Class Honours Degree in Electrical Sciences and a PhD in Engineering from Cambridge University. He also holds an MBA from Erasmus University, Rotterdam.