• BAE Systems
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • July 28, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 50 001 - 100 000
  • Stock Code:
  • BAE
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  • Signed Health Status Declaration Form
  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • London
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • BAE Systems
  • General Information

Description

BAE Systems, headquartered in London, England, is a British multinational company specializing in arms, security, and aerospace. As of 2021, it employs over 93,100 skilled individuals across approximately 40 countries. BAE Systems collaborates with customers and local partners to develop, engineer, manufacture, and support cutting-edge products and systems. Their focus areas include defence, aerospace, and security solutions.

 

Here are some key points about BAE Systems:

 

  • Industry Leadership: BAE Systems is the largest defence contractor in Europe and ranks seventh globally based on applicable 2021 revenues.

 

  • Global Reach: With a workforce spanning multiple nations, BAE Systems contributes to military capability, national security, and the protection of critical information and infrastructure.

 

 

  • Innovation: The company leverages advanced technology to provide solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, combat systems, and sustainable electric solutions.

 

  • Early Careers: BAE Systems offers opportunities for early career professionals, including apprenticeships and graduate programs.

 

 

  • Gender Diversity: They actively work to increase gender diversity across their global organization.
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Charles Woodburn:
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Brad Greve:
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Tom Arseneault:
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Nick Anderson:
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Crystal Ashby:
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Elizabeth Corley:
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Jane Griffithys:
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Chris Grigg:
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Cressida Hogg:
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Ewan Kirk:
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Stephen Pearce:
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Nicole Piasecki:
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 14835
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1999
  • Registration Number: 
  • 1470151
  • Country: 
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • London Stock Exchange
  • Financial year end: 
  • December
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 40
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 07/10/2022

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • BAE Systems is a British multinational company that operates in several key areas, including aerospace. BAE Systems is involved in the development, engineering, and manufacturing of cutting-edge aircraft and aerospace technologies. They contribute to both civil and military aviation. Arms Industry: As a major player in the arms industry, BAE Systems manufactures and supplies munitions, armaments, and defence systems. They collaborate with governments and military organizations to enhance national security.
  • Primary office: 
  • Broad Oak Business Park, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PQ

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Nicola Mills
  • Reporting currency: 
  • GBP
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
LSE
GB0002634946
  • Authorised shares:
  • Issued shares:
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 0 shareholders
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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Credit Rating

NameLogoCountryHeadquartersRating
MoodysCredit LogoUnited States of AmericaNew YorkBaa2
Fitch RatingsCredit LogoUnited States of AmericaNew YorkBBB+

 

Countries Operations/ Offices


 

Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Roger

Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
RoleChairperson
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 01/01/2014
Duration:
12 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Charles

Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
54
RoleCEO
QualificationDegree in Electrical Sciences, PhD in Engineering, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/05/2016
Duration:
10 years and 4 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Brad

Executive
NationalityAmerican
58
RoleED
QualificationMBA, Finance degree
Date Appointed: 01/04/2020
Duration:
6 years and 5 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Thomas

Executive
NationalityAmerican
62
RolePresident
QualificationMasters Electrical Engineering, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2000
Duration:
26 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Nicholas J.

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
65
RoleNED
QualificationBSc Civil Engineering ,MBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2020
Duration:
6 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Crystal. E

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
RoleNED
QualificationLaw Graduate
Date Appointed: 01/01/2021
Duration:
5 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Elizabeth

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
69
RoleNED
QualificationM.A, International Policy Studies B.A, International Relations
Date Appointed: 01/01/2016
Duration:
10 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Jane

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
71
RoleNED
QualificationPhD Biochemistry, B.Sc. Agricultural Botany
Date Appointed: 01/01/2022
Duration:
4 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Chris

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
RoleNED
Qualification MA in Economics
Date Appointed: 01/01/2013
Duration:
13 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Cressida

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
RoleNED
QualificationNot Available
Date Appointed: 01/01/2022
Duration:
4 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Ewan

Non Executive
NationalityUnited Kingdom
RoleNED
QualificationPhD in General Relativity, MASt in Mathematics, BSc in Natural Philosophy and Astronomy
Date Appointed: 01/01/2021
Duration:
5 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Stephen

Non Executive
NationalityAustralia
62
RoleNED
QualificationBBus, CA
Date Appointed:
Duration:
Date not available.
Independance: Date not available.
Profile
Name

Nicole

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
RoleNED
QualificationBSc Mechanical Engineering, MBA
Date Appointed:
Duration:
Date not available.
Independance: Date not available.
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Roger Carr

Duration12 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Charles Woodburn

Duration10 years and 4 months
Profile
Name

Brad Greve

Duration6 years and 5 months
Profile
Name

Thomas Arseneault

Duration26 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Nicholas J. Anderson

Duration6 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Crystal. E Ashby

Duration5 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Elizabeth Corley

Duration10 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Jane Griffithys

Duration4 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Chris Grigg

Duration13 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Cressida Hogg

Duration4 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Ewan Kirk

Duration5 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Stephen Pearce

DurationDuration not available.
Profile
Name

Nicole Piasecki

DurationDuration not available.
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Roger

Experience Business Services
Profile
Name

Charles

Experience Business Services
Profile
Name

Brad

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Thomas

Experience Machinery Manufacturing
Profile
Name

Nicholas J.

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Crystal. E

Experience Aerospace and Defence
Profile
Name

Jane

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Chris

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Cressida

Experience Aviation
Profile
Name

Ewan

Experience Agriculture
Profile
Name

Mark Baron of Sherborne

Experience Financial Services
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

Deloitte

Date Appointed01/01/2017
Year9 years and 8 months
Profile

 

 

Company Committees

Name

Roger Carr

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Charles Woodburn

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Brad Greve

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Thomas Arseneault

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Nicholas J. Anderson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Crystal. E Ashby

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Elizabeth Corley

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Jane Griffithys

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Chris Grigg

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Cressida Hogg

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Ewan Kirk

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Nicole Piasecki

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile
Name

Mark Baron of Sherborne Sedwill

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT