Melrose Park, Ill., November 14, 2019 - Navistar Defense, LLC (Navistar Defense) today announced that the Board of Directors appointed Ted Wright as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 2019. He was previously named to the Navistar Defense Board of Directors in October.

Wright joins Navistar Defense from The O’Gara Group, where he served as CEO. He has held leadership positions in engineering management, strategy and business development, and general management with more than 30 years of experience in the aerospace, security and defense business.

“Ted is a valued leader with a wealth of experience in the defense industry,” said Gregory Nixon, chairman of the Navistar Defense Board of Directors. “His business acumen and strategic vision will help elevate Navistar Defense to the next level.”

“Navistar Defense has a strong track record of designing, delivering and sustaining quality, lifesaving tactical wheeled vehicles that enable U.S. and allied warfighters to safely complete their missions,” said Wright. “I look forward to working with the team to find innovative ways to continue meeting the future needs of our customers and strategically grow the business.”

Wright’s extensive leadership experience supporting warfighters includes: Chief Operating Officer of Vectrus, CEO of ACADEMI; President of KBR North American Government and Defense; President of BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services Division; Vice President, Strategic Development of United Defense; and Vice President and Director of ITT Industries Systems Engineering Group.

Wright served as a U.S. Air Force active duty and reserve officer for 30 years.

About Navistar Defense

Headquartered in Melrose Park, Illinois, Navistar Defense is a leading tactical wheeled vehicle original equipment manufacturer serving military, law enforcement, and government agencies worldwide. Navistar Defense provides a complete portfolio of both tactical and commercial off-the-shelf military vehicles, as well as custom-tailored lifecycle support solutions to a global customer base. Additional information is available at www.navistardefense.com.