Textron Inc. Appoints Brett Pierson as Senior Vice President of Defense and Special Missions

Textron Inc. announced that Brett Pierson has been appointed senior vice president of defense and special missions – a role that includes serving as president and CEO of the defense division. An experienced pilot, Brett is qualified to fly a wide range of Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft as well as the defense unit’s aircraft offerings. Brett, who brings more than three decades of experience with the Department of Defense to the position, joined the company as a senior test pilot in 2017. He spent the past two years in the role of vice president of defense strategy and sales. He will now oversee all facets of Textron Aviation Defense, including sales, training, and aftermarket support.

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