Lockheed Martin has announced that retired Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Air Vice-Marshal Graham Lintott has been appointed to serve as managing director of strategy and business development for the company’s New Zealand operation. In his new role, the former RNZAF chief will lead an effort to grow Lockheed Martin’s business in New Zealand, both domestically and in terms of exports.

“Graham’s distinguished career and exemplary reputation as a leader made him the ideal candidate to fill such a critical role for Lockheed Martin New Zealand,” stated Raydon Gates, chief executive of Lockheed Martin Australia & New Zealand.

“The calibre of this appointment reinforces the importance of the New Zealand market to Lockheed Martin, and I am delighted that Graham is leading our organisation as we look for opportunities to widen the range of products and services we provide to our New Zealand customers and partners.”