LONDON, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- British company BAE Systems has recruited the head of Global Markets to boost its global technological outreach.
"The board of BAE Systems plc has appointed Ravi Uppal as a non-executive director of the company, with effect from April 2, 2008," BAE Systems said in a statement last week.
"Ravi Uppal is president, Global Markets, for the power and automation technology group ABB Limited, where he is also a member of the Group Executive Committee. Based in Zurich, he is responsible for ABB's marketing and business development worldwide," BAE Systems said.
Dick Olver, chairman of BAE Systems said: "Ravi has first hand experience of managing engineering and technology businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. As we look to expand our global footprint, his appointment will further broaden the experience and knowledge within the Board."
"During his career with ABB, Ravi Uppal has worked in India, Sweden, Germany and the Middle East. In 1990's he was managing director of Volvo India -- establishing that company's business there," BAE Systems said.
"Peter Weinberg, having completed a three-year term of appointment as a non-executive director of BAE Systems, will retire from the board at the company's annual general meeting to be held on May 7, 2008," the statement said.
"Peter leaves us to dedicate more time to his business interests as a partner in the rapidly growing financial services firm, Perella Weinberg partners," Olver said. "His international business experience and knowledge has been of great value to the board and we wish him every success for the future."
