Mike Kahn

President & CEO, CAES

CAES is dedicated to becoming the preferred partner for its customers and earning their respect as a leader in its industry.

“This has been a key driver for all of us and integral to our success,” CEO Mike Kahn said. “We have worked hard to continually improve our performance through technical innovation, implement solid process controls, instill a culture of empowerment and inclusiveness, and deliver value.”

CAES’ progress across the company, the spirit of the team and seeing the results are the company’s biggest achievements, which Kahn said he is very proud of.

“Teamwork, collaboration and strong relationships are what makes any organization successful, and they will carry our industry forward and determine our level of progress,” he said. “I am proud of our CAES team for embracing change and thank our customers for their trust and confidence in us as we strive to be a valued partner.”

Why Watch 

CAES has aligned its R&D and tech roadmaps to support its customers. It is invested in its production capabilities and capacity and implemented lean principles that positioned the company for the future.

With all the challenging Defense Department program needs, CAES is ready to support and solve its customers’ toughest advanced RF problems.

“Mike Kahn’s decades of leadership in the aerospace and defense industry are culminating in the successes we are seeing at CAES,” said Dave Young, CAES chief technology officer. “As a top supplier to key programs like the F-35 and SPY-6 radar, Mike is leading a culture of reliability and innovation.”