EADS N.V. - Defence and Communications Systems updates organization to spur future growth

The strategic mission of Defence and Communications Systems (DCS), an integrated Business Unit of the EADS Defence & Security Division, is to develop the company’s positions as full systems integrator, service provider, and supplier of secure mobile communications solutions that meet the critical needs of institutional clients in the defence and security sectors. DCS targets to boost growth in Europe and the rest of the world.

To achieve this, DCS, led by Hervé Guillou, decided to overhaul its organisation to improve integration and focus key resources on generating organic growth, new services and external growth.

DCS will now consist of two Lines of Business: Integrated Systems (IS) and Security and Communications Solutions (SCS). Two new transversal entities have also been created: Development of Business will focus on non-organic growth, and MENA (Middle East & North Africa), based in the United Arab Emirates, will be the first operational entity in the region.

Headed by Jean-Marc Nasr, “Integrated Systems” (IS) will be dedicated to integrated defence and security tailor-made solutions based on a portfolio that will include both systems and services in all areas of Defence and Global Security in the fields of air, land, sea and joint.

Dirk Borchardt will lead “Security and Communications Solutions” (SCS), DCS’s industrial solutions entity organised around our major product families. SCS will oversee the former Secure Networks professional radio communications business, the PlantCML (the US-based firm acquired by EADS in 2008) control centre product line and the Ectocryp solution family.

Based in Abu Dhabi, Franz Peraus will run regional operations for MENA with the goal of expanding our industrial footprint in the region.

The “Development of Business” entity, led by Len Tyler, will oversee the development of new commercial solutions, manage R&T and R&D investments and cultivate partnerships, alliances and strategic acquisitions.

DCS is an integrated Business Unit of EADS Defence & Security (DS). DS is a systems solutions provider for armed forces and civil security worldwide. Its portfolio ranges from sensors and secure networks through missiles to aircraft and UAVs as well as global security, service and support solutions. In 2007, DS – with around 22,000 employees – achieved revenues of € 5.5 billion. EADS is a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2007, EADS generated revenues of € 39.1 billion and employs a workforce of about 116,000.

Defence and Communications Systems updates organization to spur future growth

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