Rolls-Royce appoints VeraLinn “Dash” Jamieson to North American Board

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. VeraLinn ‘Dash’ Jamieson, USAF (ret) to its Board of Directors for Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA).

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. VeraLinn ‘Dash’ Jamieson, USAF (ret) to its Board of Directors for Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA).

Lt. Gen. Jamieson served 37 years in the U.S. Air Force, most recently as Director of the Intelligence Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Cyber Effects Operations. She is combat experienced, an operational expert, and an adept air, space and cyber strategist. During her distinguished career, Lt. Gen. Jamieson directed intelligence operations for multiple contingencies to include operations Desert Storm, Allied Force, Unified Response, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Adam Riddle, President – Defense & CEO, Rolls-Royce North America, said:

Select Tabs

We are honored to welcome Lt. Gen. Jamieson to the RRNA Board of Directors. She brings a wealth of expertise, knowledge and experience that will help steer our business forward.”

Lt. Gen. Jamieson officially joined the Board on November 30. She will also serve on the Board’s Government Security Committee as part of the RRNA Special Security Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.

Lt. Gen. Jamieson said:

Select Tabs

I’m excited to join Rolls-Royce North America at such a pivotal time for the company. Rolls-Royce is a proven, trusted partner with the Department of Defense and among the U.S. Air Force community. I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of its North American operations.”

Rolls-Royce North America

North America is the single largest market for Rolls-Royce and plays a significant role in our Civil, Defense and Power Systems businesses.

Many of our defense aerospace products are designed, engineered, manufactured and assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana – our largest facility in the region. Other major manufacturing sites in the region include naval defense facilities in Walpole, Massachusetts; Pascagoula, Mississippi; and, Peterborough, Ontario.

Rolls-Royce employs nearly 6,000 people across North America with significant operations in 27 states and six Canadian provinces. In 2022, Rolls-Royce generated $5.74 billion of revenue in North America.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc
  1. Rolls-Royce develops and delivers complex power and propulsion solutions for safety-critical applications in the air, at sea and on land. Our products and service packages enable our customers to connect people, societies, cultures and economies together; they meet the growing need for power generation across multiple industries; and enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens.
  2. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces and navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers. To meet customer demand for more sustainable solutions, we are committed to making our products compatible with net zero carbon emissions.
  3. Annual underlying revenue was $15.35 billion in 2022 and underlying operating profit was $789m.
  4. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69).

www.rolls-royce.com

News and stories

Our alert service delivers the latest press releases, stories and regulatory news directly to your mailbox

Contacts

Can we help? Contact a member of our press team for more information