BAE Systems has named Tara Olivet senior vice president of Finance, overseeing financial operations for its U.S. businesses, which generated $16.85 billion in 2024 sales and employ over 40,000 people across the U.S., U.K. and Sweden.
She will join the senior leadership team and report to President and CEO Tom Arseneault.
“During her 20-year tenure at BAE Systems, Tara has distinguished herself as a highly accomplished and widely respected executive,” Arseneault said. “Her experience, leadership, and dedication to the company’s mission will continue to be foundational to our future growth and success.”
Olivet joined BAE Systems in 2005 and has held several leadership roles across the global enterprise. She most recently served as deputy senior vice president of finance for BAE Systems, Inc., and as vice president of Finance for the Platforms & Services sector.
She also spent six years on the company’s headquarters team as vice president of internal audit and controller. Earlier, she was finance and controls director for the U.K. Aircraft Carrier Alliance.
Olivet succeeds Dan Sallet, who will support special projects until his retirement in January.