Leonardo DRS, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William J. Lynn III announced the appointment today of William “Bill” Guyan as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Land Electronics business unit. 

Guyan has held several positions at Leonardo DRS including corporate Vice President of Business Development, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for the C4ISR group, and Vice President of Programs & Strategy for DRS Tactical Systems.

He has more than 24 years of defense industry experience in business management and strategy. Prior to joining DRS in 2002, Mr. Guyan has worked at Loral Electro-Optical Systems, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Lockheed Martin Information Systems UK.

Guyan graduated from University of Arizona as Distinguished Military Graduate with a Bachelor’s of Arts (Honors) in Political Science. Bill earned his Master of Business Administration Degree from The London Business School in London, England.

He is a former US Army Armor Officer and combat veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Guyan will lead the business unit which is comprised of facilities in Huntsville, Alabama and Melbourne, Florida

Leonardo DRS is a prime contractor, leading technology innovator and supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and defense contractors worldwide.

The company specializes in a wide range of electro-optical/infrared systems, naval and maritime systems, ground combat mission command and network computing, global satellite communications and network infrastructure, avionics systems, and intelligence and security solutions.

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, Leonardo DRS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A.