Richard "Vinny" Caputo

SVP, Aerospace Defense Services Division at Vertex Aerospace

Richard "Vinny" Caputo is the SVP of the Aerospace Defense Services Division at Vertex Aerospace. Richard has over 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Richard began their career at L-3 in November 2012 as the Vice President & General Manager of L-3 Vertex Aerospace. In this role, they were responsible for performance, profit and loss (P&L), and growth for the business line encompassing Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA, DEA & commercial aerospace programs deployed around the world with a total contract value exceeding $2B and 3500+ employees ($500M/annual).

In July 2018, they transitioned to their current role as the SVP of the Aerospace Defense Services Division at Vertex Aerospace. In this role, they are responsible for leading the company's aerospace and defense business. Richard is a proven executive who can visualize, articulate and solve complex problems. Richard is an innovative leader who draws upon their diverse background to assess problems, set priorities, design action plans and gets things done. Richard is an enthusiastic leader who maintains composure in complex and demanding settings, attaining vision despite roadblocks.

Under their leadership, Vertex Aerospace has a strong focus on safety and quality. The company has an impeccable safety and quality record with over 300,000 annual flight hours and over 200,000 sorties. Vertex Aerospace's mission statement is "We provide services to our customers 24/7,

Richard "Vinny" Caputo's educational career includes completing an Executive Leadership Development Program at The Wharton School, a Master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Master's degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College. Richard also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Rhode Island College.

They are on a team with Rachel Henson - Corporate Communications Manager, Don Davis - SVP, Aircraft Integration & Sustainment Division, and Bill Beard - SVP, Corporate Operations & Strategy. Richard "Vinny" Caputo reports to John "Ed" Boyington, CEO & President.

Timeline

  • SVP, Aerospace Defense Services Division

    Current role

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