Thomas A. Kennedy

Thomas A. Kennedy (born 1955) is an American business executive. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of the Raytheon Company from March 2014 to April 2020, and is currently the executive chairman of Raytheon Technologies.[1]

Thomas A. Kennedy
Born1955 (age 6566)
Alma materRutgers University, Air Force Institute of Technology, UCLA
OccupationExecutive Chairman of Raytheon Technologies

Education

Kennedy has a BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University and a MS degree from Air Force Institute of Technology. Kennedy has a doctorate degree in Engineering from UCLA.[2]

Career

In 1983, Kennedy joined Raytheon Corporation in the area of radar development.[2] Since April 2013, Kennedy has served as executive VP and COO of Raytheon.[3]

In March 2014, at age 58, Kennedy became the CEO of Raytheon, succeeding William H. Swanson. Kennedy was elected to the board of directors in January 2014.[3][2][4][5]

In April 2020, Raytheon Company completed their merger with United Technologies Corporation (UTC) to form Raytheon Technologies. UTC CEO Gregory J. Hayes was named CEO of the combined company, and Kennedy was named Executive Chairman.[1]

References

Business positions
Preceded by
William H. Swanson
CEO of Raytheon
2014–2020
Succeeded by
Gregory J. Hayes
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