BAE Systems new president of Electronic Systems sector, SVP of finance

BAE Systems has appointed Terry Crimmins president of the company’s Electronic Systems sector.

Crimmins joined BAE Systems in 2001. Since then, he has held a number of roles in the Electronic Systems sector, most recently serving as vice president and deputy general manager of the sector.

He succeeds Tom Arseneault, who has transitioned full time to chief operating officer of the Arlington,Va.-based BAE Systems headquarters.

The company has also tapped Scott Howat to be senior vice president of finance. Howat most recently served as vice president and chief financial officer at General Dynamics Information Technology.