Birtley Locke

Birtley "Butch" Locke is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations management, currently serving as the Strategic Operations Director and Global Process Owner for Microelectronics at BAE Systems, Inc. since August 2008. Locke's previous roles at BAE Systems include Factory Manager/Director and Operations Program Manager, alongside a focus on Continuous Improvement. Prior to joining BAE Systems, Locke worked at Freudenberg-NOK in operations management and continuous improvement from June 2002 to August 2008. Academic credentials include an MBA in Finance from the UNH Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics (2000-2002) and a BS in Business Administration from Bryant University (1985-1989).