Dipl.-Ing. Stephan Hirth

Head of Business Area Innovation Organization

Lead RUAG’s corporate efforts related to Switzerland’s procurement of a future na-tional long range air defence system. Establish 30+ years system sustainment concepts with Swiss governmental stakeholders and raise RUAG’s business potential along the system’s lifecycle

Responsible for “Inside” leadership within the Company compared to “Out-side” leadership of the CEO Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Company To manage execution of bids and projects Be responsible for HR and staff development Introduce the certification according ISO 9001:2015 Prepare for and attend all board meetings Manage the supply chain Support transition of US subsidiary to a self-sufficient prime Support investment rounds and M&A projects for evaluation of exit scenarios

Head of the Product Unit Defence Services with subsidiaries in Zurich, Singapore and Saudi-Arabia (yearly PU sales volume approx. 60-100 MCHF). Member of the Management Board of the Business Unit Air Defence & Radar Systems. Main tasks: - Strategic development of the Services business segments - Operational management of the Services organization - Commercial responsibility for the PU Services - People- & Change Management

Head of the project managers for the portfolio Far East, responsible for performance and commercial success of the regional projects (Total project portfolio volume 300-400 MCHF)

Responsible for a naval defence project for a South Asian Navy. Total project volume of 170 MCHF for development, qualification and manufacturing of a fire control system including technology transfer and local production under license.

Organization and moderation of the strategy development and implementation process as well as the strategic controlling on behalf of the management board. Management of various projects in the role of an in-house consultant.

Head of the departments Machining, Heat and Surface Treatment, Welding Shop and Process Planning. Approx. 75 employees, cost centre volume approx. 12 millions CHF.

Head of the departments Optronics, Cabling, Testing and Process Planning. Approx. 30 employees, cost centre volume approx. 4 millions CHF.

Technology Management; Automated Production