8 Jun 2021

Changes to the Group’s Executive Committee

Babcock International, the Aerospace, Defence and Security Company today announced that following a long and successful career, John Davies, Chief Executive, Land has decided to retire.

John joined Babcock in 2010 through the acquisition of VT Group, and previously held the position of Chief Executive of Babcock’s Defence and Security and of Support Services divisions.

Babcock CEO David Lockwood said: “John has been an important part of the Group for 11 years. I would like to thank him for his commitment and wish him well in his retirement.”

John will be succeeded by Tom Newman who will take up the role of Chief Executive, Land on 28 June. Currently Chief of Staff and the member of the Executive Committee responsible for managing the Group’s Strategic Partnering Programme with the UK Government, Tom brings a broad range of experience to the role having held senior positions in shipbuilding, defence and emergency services. Following an internal process, Collette McMullen has been appointed to succeed Tom as Chief of Staff.