Michael Ward Raytheon Australia Managing Director 4 Brindabella Circuit Raytheon Australia Canberra Airport ACT 2609 Australia Tel: + 61 2 6122 0200 Fax: + 61 2 6122 0201 ACN 063 709 295 ABN 35 063 709 295 Insert Photo here. Exact size covers Biography grey line completely. Michael Ward is Managing Director of In 2017, Ward was invited to join the Prime Raytheon Australia and is responsible for the Minister’s Veteran Employment Initiative executive management of Raytheon operations Board and has previously contributed to the in Australia and New Zealand. Defence Industry Innovation Board (2011- 2013). Prior to assuming the role of Managing Director, Ward served as Raytheon Australia’s Born in Australia, Ward is a graduate of the General Manager, Strategy and Business University of New South Wales and a Fellow Development where he was responsible for of the Australian Institute of Management. He business growth and operational efficiency. He studied for a bachelor’s degree in information has also previously served as the Company’s technology before completing a master’s degree Chief Operating Officer and General Manager, in business administration. Ward has also Technical Services. undertaken graduate training in aeronautical engineering, defence studies and training. Before joining Raytheon, Ward was employed as a Defence Adviser to the Parliament of About Raytheon Australia Australia. His service to the Parliament came at the end of a 20-year career with the Australian As Australia’s leading provider of whole-of-life military. integrated solutions, Raytheon Australia is trusted to deliver; always. The company Complimenting his role at Raytheon Australia, provides integrated mission solutions for the Ward is an active leader in the Australian Australian Defence Force for Surface Ships, Defence Industry often speaking and Submarines, Joint Battlespace Systems and contributing at Defence and industry Mission Support as well as training solutions gatherings. for both Defence and civil customers. Raytheon Australia was established in 1999 as a full As a member of the Air Warfare Destroyer subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It has since Board (2009-2015) and a member of the Air grown to be one of Australia’s most significant Warfare Destroyer Principles Council (2016- Defence companies employing more than 1300 present), Ward has overseen the development, Australians. build and integration of the most capable warship ever produced for the Royal Australian Navy. Updated April 2018.