BAE SYSTEMS Names Mike Heffron President of Electronics and Integrated Solutions Operating Group.

NASHUA, N.H. -- BAE Systems has named Michael A. Heffron as president of the company's Electronics & Integrated Solutions (E&IS) operating group, effective Jan. 1, 2007. Heffron succeeds Walt Havenstein, who will become president and chief executive officer of BAE Systems Inc.

In announcing the appointment, Havenstein said, "I'm extremely pleased to announce Mike's selection as the next president of E&IS. He will play a critical role in leading and developing BAE Systems' major defense electronics enterprise. He will ensure the group's future success, continued high performance for our customers, and sustained business growth."

E&IS consists of five major lines of business: Electronic Warfare; National Security Solutions; Sensor Systems; Network Enabled Solutions; and Platform Solutions. It employs more than 18,000 people at 50 sites in the U.S. and UK.

Heffron currently serves as president of the company's Platform Solutions unit, a position he has held since April 2006. Prior to that, he was president of the Information Warfare business and had previously served as vice president of engineering for BAE Systems' Information and Electronic Warfare Systems unit.

Heffron's career in defense and industry spans nearly 30 years beginning in 1978 as an engineer for the U.S. Air Force. He has also held engineering and management positions with Lockheed Martin Corporation.

Heffron holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Detroit and a master's degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems is the premier trans-Atlantic defense and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions and customer support services. With 86,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems' sales exceeded $28 billion in 2005.