BAE Systems has appointed Michael Loeffler to lead supply chain strategy, execution and program delivery across its U.S. businesses. Reporting to president and CEO Tom Arseneault, Loeffler will also join the senior leadership team and succeeds Brad Pelachyk, who has moved to BAE Systems plc as senior vice president and chief global supply chain officer.
“Michael’s leadership and expertise will position our supply chain team to continue advancing the growth and success of our business,” said Arseneault. “His deep experience across defense programs and enterprise-scale operations makes him an outstanding addition to our team, and I look forward to the impact he will have for our people, our programs and the customers we serve.”
Loeffler has more than 20 years of leadership experience in aerospace and defense. He served as vice president of global supply chain and logistics at Bell. Loeffler has also held supply chain roles at L3Harris, GE Aviation and Boeing.
Before entering the aerospace industry, Loeffler served as a submariner aboard the USS Kentucky and later as a staff instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command.
Loeffler holds a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, an MBA from The Citadel and a master’s degree in engineering management from Old Dominion University.
Source: BAE Systems
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a leader in lifecycle support for commercial aircraft, providing engineering, maintenance, and repair services that span every phase of an aircraft’s life, supporting more than 600 operators and 33,000 aircraft worldwide. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Falls Church, VA, BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, developing and manufacturing defense and aerospace systems for military and government use, including electronic warfare, armored vehicles, naval vessels, munitions, aerospace components, cybersecurity, and intelligence systems. The company employs about 41,000 people across 38 states and multiple international locations, supports U.S. defense programs such as F-35 fighter electronics and naval ship maintenance, and holds more than 2,000 patents across its technology and manufacturing operations.
