BAE Systems Appoints Michael Loeffler as Vice President of Supply Chain

Loeffler will lead BAE Systems’ supply chain team, focusing on strategy, execution and strong delivery for customers.

He takes over from Brad Pelachyk, who is now the Senior Vice President and Chief Global Supply Chain Officer at BAE Systems plc.

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Loeffler has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Logistics at Bell, and previously held supply chain roles at L3Harris, GE Aviation and Boeing.

Before joining the aerospace industry, Loeffler served as a submariner in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Kentucky and later worked as a staff instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command.

Loeffler holds a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, an MBA from The Citadel, and a master's degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University.

"Michael's leadership and expertise will position our supply chain team to continue advancing the growth and success of our business," said Arseneault. "His deep experience across defense programs and enterprise-scale operations makes him an outstanding addition to our team, and I look forward to the impact he will have for our people, our programs and the customers we serve."

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems helps protect people, national security, critical infrastructure and important information. The company provides advanced defense, aerospace and security solutions and has around 107,000 employees across more than 40 countries.

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