WALTHAM, Mass., May 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon (NYSE: RTN) announced today it has appointed Thomas A. Vecchiolla as president, Raytheon International, Inc., effective immediately.

Vecchiolla has a proven track record and extensive experience in international business development and competitive pursuits. In his new role, he will be responsible for leading Raytheon's international business team worldwide.  Vecchiolla will report to John Harris, vice president, business development, Raytheon Company, and CEO, Raytheon International, Inc. and will be based in Washington, DC.

"Tom's impressive depth of industry knowledge and strong customer relationships, combined with his political expertise and military background, provide him with a strong foundation to advance Raytheon's focus on global growth and customer success," said Harris.

Vecchiolla joined Raytheon in 2002 from Commerce One e-Government Solutions and has held positions of increasing responsibility within the company's Integrated Defense Systems business. Most recently he was vice president, business development and strategy, responsible for customer focused marketing and accountable for developing and implementing business strategies to create and win global business.  

Prior to joining Raytheon, Vecchiolla served as legislative assistant and principal advisor for national security and military affairs to Sen. Olympia Snowe, then a leading Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee.  A graduate of the Naval Academy, Vecchiolla retired from active duty after 22 years of service, achieving the rank of Captain.

For his complete biography visit: Thomas A. Vecchiolla Biography

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Raytheon Company, with 2013 sales of $24 billion and 63,000 employees worldwide, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, security and civil markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 92 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. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass. For more about Raytheon, visit us at www.raytheon.com and follow us on Twitter @Raytheon.

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