BAE Systems promotes VP to chief global supply chain officer

Falls Church-based federal contractor BAE Systems announced Monday that it has named Brad Pelachyk as its senior vice president and chief global supply chain officer, effective Dec. 20.

Pelachyk, who has more than 30 years of global procurement and supply chain experience, will succeed Ann Ackerson, who plans to retire.

In this role, Pelachyk will report to Tom Arseneault, the company’s president and CEO, and will serve as the company’s procurement leader and a member of the senior leadership team, as well as leading the company’s global supply chain organization.

“Brad’s leadership and expertise will position our supply chain team to continue advancing the growth and success of our business,” said Arseneault in a statement. “I also want to thank Ann for her many years of dedicated service to our company and congratulate her on a successful and distinguished career.”

Palachyk most recently served as the company’s vice president of supply chain, where he oversaw operational efficiency, emphasized procurement savings, mitigated supplier risk and spurred digital transformation.

Before joining BAE Systems, he held leadership roles at Thales Group and FIAT Group. He has a bachelor’s degree in international business from Northwood University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.

BAE Systems Inc. has about 41,000 employees worldwide and reported $16.85 billion in 2024 sales.