Navistar Defense, LLC has appointed Imtiaz Uddin as chief operating officer. In this position, Uddin is responsible for coordinating and improving various aspects of the company, including program management, manufacturing, supply chain logistics, quality assurance, safety protocols, and engineering initiatives within both defense and commercial manufacturing sectors.
“Navistar Defense has an impressive team of professionals, and I will bring a steadfast commitment to integration and optimization,” Uddin said. “I am dedicated to driving synergy and excellence across all facets of our manufacturing operations. Together, we’ll unlock new heights of efficiency and performance, setting the standard for excellence in the industry.”
As part of the executive leadership team, Uddin reports to CEO Ted Wright.
“Imtiaz has an impressive track record of growing and transforming end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain businesses across Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive portfolios,” Wright said. “I am confident he will draw on this wealth of experience to reinvigorate our growth strategy across our tactical wheeled vehicle, battlefield systems and contact manufacturing lines of business.”
Uddin most recently worked as the vice president of operations and supply chain at BAE Systems. Before that, he held progressively responsible management positions at Spirit Aero Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, and General Motors.
“He is going to be a great asset to the Navistar Defense team,” Wright said. “We are excited to embark on this journey of innovation and growth together.”