Ridge Sower

VP, Ground Combat and Precision Targeting Solutions at Elbit Systems of America

Mr. Sower has more than 20 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, providing capabilities in the areas of Thermal Imaging, Aircraft Survivability, Electro-Optics, Advance Ground Munitions, and Precision Targeting.

He has a range of experience leading teams and executing successful program performance. Previously, he held diverse leadership positions at BAE Systems in operations, business development, and program management. Mr. Sower held full profit and loss responsibility for portfolios up to $150 million per year, including a wide range of specialized technologies for the warfighter, including thermal weapons systems, handheld thermal devices, and precision targeting systems. Also at BAE Systems, he served Business Development and Growth Strategy roles for the company’s Survivability and Targeting Solutions business unit.

Mr. Sower came to Elbit Systems of America in February 2017 as Program Director for the Electro-Optics and Precision Targeting business segment. In this role, he was responsible for the business growth and execution.

Mr. Sower holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from MIT and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University.

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  • VP, Ground Combat and Precision Targeting Solutions

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