7 November 2019: BAE Systems has appointed Caitlin Hayden as Vice President of Communications. In this new role, she will be responsible for leading the company's external and internal communications activities in support of key business campaigns, community investment and employee engagement. Caitlin will be Tom Arseneault, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BAE Systems.
"With her national security expertise and extensive communications experience, Caitlin is well-positioned to drive the global narrative around our broad portfolio of innovative products and services," said Tom Arseneault, BAE Systems, Inc. President and COO. "Caitlin will be a key voice on our senior leadership team as we support our aerospace and defence customers around the world."
Previously, Caitlin has worked for the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) as Vice President of Communications. She led the organisation's outreach and communications functions, working with AIA member companies, including BAE Systems, to tell the aerospace and defence industry's story in the US and globally. Before joining AIA, Caitlin worked at Edelman, where she was Executive Vice President and media group director in the firm's Washington, D.C. office.