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Lynn, who is leaving Leonardo DRS after 14 years, said "I feel like the stability of the company is strong, and that's a good time for a transition."
Bill Lynn retiring as CEO of Leonardo DRS, John Baylouny to succeed
The transition, as well as the election of Fran Townsend as the chair of the board, will happen on Jan. 1, according to a statement.
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Overall, Lynn said, the company is “trying to spread our wings a bit” in terms of what DRS can offer the US military, with a focus on four key business areas: advanced sensing, network computing, force protection and electric power and propulsion.
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