Fives North America is Excited to Announce the Appointment of Dr. John Russell as the Vice President of Business Development for Defense
Dr. Russell’s credentials and experience with the DoD & Aerospace industry is extensive, having most recently retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
As an international leader in materials, structures, and manufacturing for aerospace and defense R&D, Dr. Russell brings a wealth of expertise to the Fives team. With management experience in diverse portfolios and complex programs that improve performance and reduce cost for military weapon systems, Dr. Russell will further Fives’ mission to remain the top single-source solution supplier.
Dr. John Russell has enjoyed a very distinguished career that includes but is not limited to the following professional achievements:
- Chief, Structures Technology Branch Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) | Aerospace Systems Directorate | WPAFB, OH
- Chief Engineer, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technologies Division Air Force Research Laboratory | Materials and Manufacturing Directorate | WPAFB, OH
- Deputy Chief, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technologies Division Air Force Research Laboratory | Materials and Manufacturing Directorate | WPAFB OH
- Technical Director, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technologies Division Air Force Research Laboratory | Materials and Manufacturing Directorate | WPAFB OH
- Program Manager, Defense-Wide Manufacturing Science and Technology Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) | Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy | WPAFB, OH
About the High Precision Machines Division
Fives’ High Precision Machines division specializes in the design and supply of complete manufacturing solutions featuring a variety of technologies for machining, turning, milling, composite lamination, grinding, as well as cutting tools and abrasive wheels for numerous markets: automotive, electric vehicles, aerospace, defense, railways, naval, energy, space, etc. Its offering also includes an extensive range of services to support customers throughout the lifecycle of their installations. The division employs over 1,400 people at some 25 sites in Asia (Japan, Korea, China), Europe (France, Italy, UK, Germany), and North America (USA, Canada, Mexico).
About Fives
As an industrial engineering Group with a heritage of over 200 years, Fives designs and supplies machines, process equipment and production lines for the world’s largest industrial players in various sectors such as steel, aerospace and special machining, aluminium, the automotive and manufacturing industries, cement, energy, logistics and glass.
The effectiveness of its R&D programs enables Fives to design forward-thinking solutions that anticipate industrials’ needs in terms of profitability,
performance, quality, safety, and respect for the environment.
In 2022, Fives’ turnover was over €2 billion, with 8,500 employees in 25 countries.
