Hanwha appoints CEO for European and UK defence business
James Thorpe
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Hanwha Aerospace has appointed Ben Hudson as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company’s defence business in Europe and the UK.
Hudson – who also serves as CEO of Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) – will oversee the company’s operations across the region while spearheading its future growth opportunities in Europe and the UK.
Defence business names Hudson as CEO
Prior to joining Hanwha, Hudson held senior executive roles with BAE Systems, Rheinmetall and General Dynamics, including fifteen years working for these companies in Switzerland, Germany and the UK.
His appointment comes as Hanwha looks to accelerate strategic expansion in Europe.
“I am honoured to join our European and UK defence leadership team at such a pivotal moment for both our company and our European partners,” remarked Hudson.
“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 defence and security challenges faced by nations now and into the future.”
“Hanwha is fully committed”
“As Hanwha looks to further globalise our business, we are very pleased to appoint Ben – who brings deep experience across European defence markets – to this key role leading our business in Europe and the UK,” said Michael Coulter, President and CEO, Hanwha Global Defense.
“Europe represents a vital part of Hanwha’s long-term, multi-domestic strategy, where we seek not only to expand our footprint, but also to invest in sovereign capacity and industrial resilience in partnership with local stakeholders,” he said.
“Hanwha is fully committed to working closely with our European partners for national priorities and this appointment marks the beginning of the next phase of our journey – one grounded in trust, long-term collaboration and shared security goals.”
