John Baylouny assumes CEO role at Leonardo DRS effective January 1

Leonardo DRS Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced that John Baylouny has assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, according to a company statement.

Baylouny brings more than 35 years of experience to the position, having previously served as the company's Chief Operating Officer. In his prior role, he oversaw the workforce across both operating segments and managed enterprise strategy for next-generation capability development.

"Leonardo DRS is uniquely positioned to deliver disruptive, trusted technologies at the speed the mission demands," Baylouny stated. "We will strive to innovate and perform faster, and broaden our impact across defense, intelligence, and international customers."

The executive outlined his priorities as leading the company's growth phase, expanding into markets aligned with core strengths, accelerating research and development, and strengthening the company's position as a provider of mission-critical systems across warfighting domains.

The Leonardo DRS Board of Directors named Baylouny to the position on October 27, 2025, when former Chairman and CEO Bill Lynn announced his retirement after 14 years with the company. Baylouny also joined the board as part of his appointment.

Leonardo DRS develops defense technologies and provides solutions for national security customers and international allies. The company operates in areas including advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion systems.

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