Richard Paquette

Richard Paquette currently serves as the Director of Contracts at BAE Systems, Inc., bringing a wealth of experience from previous roles, including Director of Supply Chain at Redwire Space and Director of Contracts at Newport News Shipbuilding. Richard has demonstrated leadership in managing extensive supply chains and contracts, with significant contributions to both the Space Industry and naval operations. Notable achievements include overseeing $40 million in development funds, managing 1,700 contracts valued at $7 billion, and supervising logistics operations for a supply chain of material worth $450 million. Richard holds an MS in Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Bachelor's degree in History from the United States Naval Academy.