Hope Damphousse has been named BAE Systems’ senior vice president of communications.
Damphousse will serve on BAE Systems, Inc.’s senior leadership team reporting to President and CEO Tom Arseneault.
“Hope brings a wealth of experience throughout the aerospace, defense, and government relations fields,” Arseneault said. “She has proven herself as a well-respected leader within the industry, and she’ll serve as the key figure in advancing our communications strategies to support our business goals. I’m delighted to welcome such an outstanding new member to our team.”
In her new role, Damphousse will lead the company’s communications, including employee and executive communications, media relations, marketing and community investment activities.
Damphousse brings 20 years of communications, strategy and government relations experience to her new position. She first joined BAE Systems’ Space & Mission Systems sector in 2008, where she most recently served as vice president of strategic operations. Before that, she worked as a legislative advisor to Sens. Robert Bennett of Utah and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.