Forms "Communications Products" Division
Responding to what it says are changing conditions in the
defense market, Rockwell Collins has announced a series of
leadership moves and organizational changes it says will better
position the company to deliver the advanced solutions and products
that its government customers will require in the future.
"We are making these adjustments to align our focus with the
needs of the customers we serve," said Kelly Ortberg, executive
vice president and chief operating officer for Government Systems
at Rockwell Collins. "These changes emphasize our commitment to
providing our customers the superior value products and solutions
that they need now and in the future to meet their demanding
mission requirements."
Bruce King has been named vice president and general manager of
the newly formed Communication Products business. In this new
position, King will be responsible for the company's broad defense
communication product lines, including the satellite communications
product lines added when Rockwell Collins acquired DataPath in
2009. King was previously vice president and general manager of
Surface Solutions.
Alan Caslavka, formerly vice president and general manager of
C3I Solutions, assumes the role of vice president and general
manager of Surface Solutions. Caslavka will be responsible for the
company's programs serving ground vehicle, soldier and maritime
customers, along with the electronic warfare and signals
intelligence product lines.
Bob Haag has been named vice president and general manager of
Precision Strike and Navigation Products. Haag is responsible for
the company's navigation products portfolio, precision guided
weapons programs and solutions for unmanned aerial systems,
tactical fighter, attack and bomber aircraft. Haag was previously
senior director of Soldier Solutions.
Ron Hornish has been named vice president of Performance
Excellence. In his new position, Hornish will lead Rockwell
Collins' efforts to address the Department of Defense's emphasis on
acquisition performance and efforts to improve efficiency. In this
role, Hornish will oversee Government Systems' continuing push for
efficiency improvements through Rockwell Collins Lean Electronics
initiatives. Hornish was previously vice president and general
manager of Precision Strike Solutions.
Dave Nieuwsma, vice president and general manager of Mobility
and Rotary Wing Solutions, and Ken Schreder, vice president and
general manager of Simulation & Training Solutions, continue in
their current roles and are unaffected by the changes.