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David Oliver is the President and Chief Executive Officer of EADS North America Defense, with responsibility for programs that focus on U.S. defense, homeland security and national security markets.
Under his cognizance are two business units: EADS North America Defense Test and Services and EADS North America Defense Security and Systems Solutions; as well as programs relating to rotorcraft and the U.S. Air Force.
Oliver joined the EADS in 2004, and held top management positions at both EADS North America Defense and the EADS North America holding company.
Before coming to the company, Oliver was in Baghdad as the Director of Management and Budget for the Coalition Forces.
Following Senate confirmation in 1998, he served as the Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology through two Administrations until July 2001. He subsequently became a consultant (Dave Oliver, Jr., Associates), and currently serves as a director on public and private boards.
In 1995, Oliver joined Westinghouse Electric Systems Group in Baltimore, Maryland and directed a major international program. After acquisition by Northrop Grumman, he was Director of Technology and Business Development for the Naval Systems sector.
In the Navy, Admiral Oliver served at sea aboard both diesel electric and nuclear submarines. He commanded a nuclear submarine and two submarine groups. His last Navy appointment was as Principal Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition.
Oliver’s military decorations include the Defense and Navy Distinguished Service Medals as well as six awards of the Legion of Merit. His awards for public service include the Bronze Palm to the Department of Defense Award for Distinguished Public Service.
Oliver graduated from the United States Naval Academy. He received a Master of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs (Middle East) from American University. In addition to many leadership articles, he has written Making It in Washington, Lead On: A Practical Approach to Leadership, and the biography of his wife, Wide Blue Ribbon. | 