EADS North America Defense Appoints David J. Schramm as President and CEO of EADS North America Defense Test and Services

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EADS North America Defense has appointed David J. Schramm as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America Defense Test and Services. Schramm replaces Gordon Taylor, who will be retiring. Schramm brings a wealth of experience in the aerospace industry, having previously served as President and CEO of Arrowhead Products and Packard Hughes Interconnect. He has spent 30 years in progressively responsible engineering and management positions with General Motors and Delphi in the US and Europe.

Key Takeaways:

  • David J. Schramm, a seasoned executive with 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, has been appointed as the President and CEO of EADS North America Defense Test and Services.
  • Schramm has a strong background in engineering and management, having held various positions at General Motors and Delphi in the US and Europe.
  • He succeeds Gordon Taylor, who will be retiring after a successful tenure.
  • Schramm holds a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and a master's degree in management as a Sloan Fellow from Stanford University.
  • He serves on the Dean's Advisory Board at the University of California at Irvine and the California State University at Fullerton, and is Vice Chair of Development for the Orange County Performing Arts Board of Directors.
  • EADS North America Defense Test and Services designs, manufactures, sells, and services electronic test and measurement instruments, systems, software, and support to leading high-technology customers throughout the world.
  • The company offers a range of products and services, including modular instruments, turnkey automatic test systems, and general purpose ATE products.

Statistics:

  • 30 years: The number of years David J. Schramm has spent in progressively responsible engineering and management positions with General Motors and Delphi in the US and Europe.
  • 2: The number of companies Schramm has previously led as President and CEO, Arrowhead Products and Packard Hughes Interconnect.
  • 2 universities: The number of universities where Schramm serves on the Dean's Advisory Board, the University of California at Irvine and the California State University at Fullerton.

Sources:

  • EADS North America Defense Test and Services (http://www.eads-nadefense.com)