KBR Announces Appointment of Business Unit President for North American Government and Defense

KBR (NYSE: KBR) today announced that Ted Wright has been appointed as Business Unit President, North American Government and Defense. Wright will be based in Arlington, Virginia.

Wright was previously President, Technology Services and Solutions at BAE Systems based in Rockville, Maryland. He also held Vice President positions as a General Manager of the Systems Engineering Solutions business unit and in Strategic Development. Prior to joining BAE Systems, Wright held Vice President roles in Business Development and General Management at ITT Industries in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Wright has also held science and engineering positions at Tracor and Science Applications International Corporation.

Wright holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Bio-Physical Sciences from the University of Northern Colorado and a Masters of Engineering in Space Systems Engineering from the University of Colorado. He also spent 30 years in the United States Air Force in Active and Reserve duty.

"Ted’s broad experience in both operations and sales is well-suited for this role. I am looking forward to Ted joining KBR and leading our North American Government and Defense business,” said Mark Williams, Group President KBR Infrastructure, Government and Power. "I am confident that under his leadership and with the strong leaders already in North American Government Ted and the North American Government and Defense team will continue to build upon the existing high-quality service that KBR provides its customers.”

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