On 24TH June, the Board of MBDA Inc. approved the appointment of John Pranzatelli, as Vice President of Strategy and Business Operations for MBDA Inc. with immediate effect.
In this role John will report directly to the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President of MBDA Incorporated, Jerry Agee.
With corporate offices located in Washington D.C. and Operations in Westlake Village, California, John will work closely with the MBDA Group Officers to advocate for actions that further MBDA US growth objectives as well as ensure that partnerships, joint ventures, acquisitions and organic opportunities are evaluated and executed in line with MBDA group processes and in a manner that brings maximum value to MBDA and its customers.
Jerry Agee said: “John is a successful executive leader who has held progressive positions throughout his career. He has been involved in strategic decision making to navigate businesses successfully through the defense market. He is a skilled negotiator and has a solid merger and acquisition track record with an excellent grasp of technology and defense issues. He has experience in selecting, negotiating, and working with partners at the core of the defense industry. His in-depth financial background is a bonus.”
John was formerly Vice President, Finance and Business Management for Northrop Grumman Corporation