A View from Above: Lucy Reilly Fitch, Senior VP, Corporate Communications, BAE Systems, Inc.

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Episode Description

Lucy Reilly Fitch, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, BAE Systems, Inc., discusses the impact of the financial crisis on the industry and her company, controlling costs in a downturn, the new administration and how new thinking will affect the industry, how the company manages competition, and the challenges of managing across a global organization. Fitch offered her views in an interview during the sixth annual Wharton Aerospace Conference held recently in Philadelphia.

Brief Summary

BAE Systems discusses growth, innovation, and global operations in defense.

Key points

  • Impact on Lives. Their programs have reportedly saved around 2,000 lives in recent years.
  • BA Systems' Global Reach. BA Systems operates in six home markets, emphasizing local workforce integration.

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