FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 25, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has named David L. Jensen vice president of communications for its Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS) business.

Jensen's prime responsibility is leading internal and external communication programs in support of IIS' growth strategy.

Jensen came to Raytheon from General Electric where he was senior vice president of marketing and communications for GE Capital International Services. He was responsible for global marketing, corporate communications, investor relations and internal communications. His background spans 49 countries on five continents, including a five-year overseas assignment.

"David brings more than 20 years of corporate communications and public affairs experience with such major brands as GE, The Boeing Company and Honeywell," said Lynn Dugle, president of Raytheon's IIS business. "With his solid background in domestic and international communications, I look for David to provide IIS leadership in strategic communications, branding, and expanding our business into new markets."

Before joining GE, Jensen was senior vice president of Ketchum, a global public relations agency, and Asia/Pacific public relations manager for Boeing where he worked on the rollout of the Boeing 777. Additional experience includes marketing communications for Honeywell.

Jensen earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and journalism from Arizona State University.  He is based in Raytheon's Falls Church, Va. office.

Raytheon Company, with 2009 sales of $25 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 88 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon employs 75,000 people worldwide.

    
    
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