FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEPT. 23, 2020 – Jeffery “Scott” Baum has joined Elbit Systems of America as Vice President of Strategy and Growth, bringing extensive experience in the defense industry and a deep understanding of the company’s customers. His primary responsibility will be to lead multi-year strategic planning to expand Elbit Systems of America’s capabilities to deliver innovative solutions to its defense and commercial customers.

“Over the past few years we made significant investments in enhancing our domestic U.S. manufacturing and engineering infrastructure and capabilities. Elbit Systems of America will continue to invest in increasing the resiliency of our supply chain to ensure uncompromised delivery to our customers. Scott Baum will add invaluable expertise and leadership as we continue to strengthen Elbit Systems of America’s competitive positioning and evolve our growth strategies,” said Raanan Horowitz, President and CEO of the company. “We are pleased to welcome Scott to the Elbit America family.”

Most recently, Mr. Baum served as the Principal Director at the Office of Industrial Policy for the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment. There, he led multiple initiatives to ensure robust, secure and innovative capabilities for both current and future warfighting requirements. He also led a strategic initiative to invest in and expand manufacturing capacity and capability in the United States.  

In addition to his civilian experience, Mr. Baum is currently serving our nation as a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves where he has had operational experience in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, China, and Tanzania.

Mr. Baum earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Texas and holds two master’s degrees, one in Business Administration from Texas Christian University and the other in Strategy and National Resourcing from the National Defense University.