Seabury Expands Aerospace & Defense Business Christopher E. Kubasik, Former Lockheed Martin Vice Chairman, President & COO Named Seabury Capital LLC President & COO
New York, March 31, 2014 – In a significant move aimed at further advancing its global business in the Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector, Seabury Capital LLC (Seabury) named Christopher E. Kubasik President & Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Kubasik, who previously served as Senior Advisor to Seabury, will have principal responsibility for spearheading Seabury’s strategic initiative to integrate its investment banking, management consulting and IT software products and services into a full-service package for current and prospective clients.
“I am pleased to secure an experienced executive of Chris’ caliber to manage our operations and to help our company grow,” said Seabury Capital Chairman & Chief Executive Officer John E. Luth. “Chris brings a set of exceptional skills to the Seabury Capital and its affiliated companies. His international, professional services, financial and operational experiences, combined with his entrepreneurial drive and leadership skills, will support our global growth strategy of expanding into adjacent markets and, in particular, further advancing our presence in the A&D industries.”
Prior to becoming a senior advisor to companies in the A&D arenas, Mr. Kubasik was Vice Chairman, President & COO of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), where he oversaw day-to-day operations from 2010 to 2012, with $46 billion in revenue and 126,000 employees. Previously, he held the positions of Executive Vice President of Electronic Systems division from 2007 to 2009, Executive Vice President & CFO from 2001 to 2007, and Vice President & Controller from 1999 to 2001. Prior to Lockheed Martin, Mr. Kubasik was with Ernst & Young, LLP from 1983 to 1999, the last three years as a partner.
“I am looking forward to working with the Seabury Capital’s talented team to build on the company’s global reputation as a premier aviation and aerospace advisor,” said Christopher E. Kubasik. “I believe that the A&D sector can significantly benefit from leveraging Seabury’s diverse capabilities and comprehensive line of products and services.”
Christopher E. Kubasik can be reached at ckubasik@seaburycapital.com.
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