Lockheed Martin Australia has appointed former Royal Australian Air Force Director General Integrated Air and Missile Defence, Air Commodore (Retd) Phil Gordon AM (pictured), as the new International Strategy & Business Development Director of Rotary and Missions Systems for Australia and New Zealand effective immediately.
Phil Gordon assumes the role from Kendell Kuczma, who was recently promoted to Program Director and General Manager of Rotary and Missions Systems for Australia and New Zealand. Phil will lead the regional strategy for Rotary and Mission Systems continued growth and business development across capabilities including command and control integrated systems, training and logistics solutions, integrated air and missile defence, radars, sensors, cyber, electronic warfare, helicopter sustainment and more.
With a career spanning over three decades of distinguished service in the Royal Australian Air Force, Phil Gordon is a proven business leader and ex-Air Force fighter pilot with a background in command, operations, training, and capability development. On Australia Day 2018, Phil was awarded a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his command of the Air Task Group as part of Australia’s contribution to Operation Inherent Resolve. On Australia Day 2020, Phil was appointed Member (AM) in the Military Division of the Order of Australia for exceptional service in aerospace capability development, air combat preparedness and operations management and control for the Australian Defence Force.
Lockheed Martin Australia and New Zealand Chief Executive, Warren McDonald, said, “I congratulate Phil on his appointment. His career is marked by exemplary service and dedication, earning Phil a reputation as a highly progressive and effective leader.” “I look forward to working with Phil to grow our sovereign Rotary and Missions Systems capability across Australia in support of the Australian Defence Force’s mission.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Phil Gordon said, “I am proud to be joining Lockheed Martin, where I can continue to serve national security with passion and integrity.” “I have seen first-hand the remarkable capability that Lockheed Martin delivers and I am excited to help bring that to the war fighters.”
