Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith is a seasoned professional in the defence sector, currently serving as the Head of Operations at L3Harris Technologies since September 2021, where responsibilities include providing leadership and driving execution for acquisition programs in Australia and internationally. Previously, Wayne held multiple leadership roles at Raytheon Australia, including Director of Business Operations and Director of various Air Warfare Destroyer Alliance projects, contributing significantly to major defence initiatives and project management. With extensive experience beginning in the Royal Australian Navy as an Acoustic Warfare Analyst, Wayne has a strong educational background that includes leadership programs and certifications in management and acoustic analysis.