Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) announced Ali Ruwaih as vice president and general manager of the Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) line of business within the company’s Rotary and Mission Systems business area, effective immediately. Ruwaih succeeds Jonathon Wells, who has transitioned to lead the Sensors, Effectors and Mission Systems line of business.
In this role, Ruwaih will lead a global organisation of more than 4,500 employees and oversee the execution and strategic growth of Lockheed Martin’s mission readiness, training, and sustainment programs. He will also serve as general manager of Lockheed Martin’s Innovation Circle facility in Orlando.
"I am honoured to take on this role and work alongside the talented professionals across the Training, Logistics and Simulation team who bring our mission to life every day,” said Ruwaih. “I look forward to connecting with our employees, customers, partners, suppliers and the Orlando community as we continue advancing capabilities that support mission readiness around the world.”
Ruwaih most recently led the program execution and strategic growth for maritime systems at Sikorsky. Throughout his more than 20-year Lockheed Martin career, he has held various leadership roles spanning aviation, maritime systems, radar, sustainment, and international programs.
Ruwaih holds a master’s degree in finance from Rutgers University, an engineering management certificate from Drexel University and a bachelor’s degree in computer science and engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Lockheed Martin’s 70-year history with the Orlando and Central Florida region has paved the way for the community to become the innovation hub it is today. With more than 17,000 employees residing in the state of Florida, seventy-three total facilities, and 1,174 suppliers, Lockheed Martin is expected to drive more than $70 billion in economic value to the state’s economy over the next 10 years.
