Rolls-Royce Names Kimberly C. Hicks as General Counsel for Defence and North America
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has appointed Kimberly C. Hicks as General Counsel for Defence and Rolls-Royce North America. With her extensive experience in the Aerospace & Defence industry and a strong legal background, Kim will lead the global Defence General Counsel team and oversee operations in the United States, further strengthening the company’s legal framework and compliance with the U.S. Department of Defence.
(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 8-AUG-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has announced the appointment of Kimberly C. Hicks as General Counsel for Defence and Rolls-Royce North America (RRNA). Based in Washington, D.C., Kim will be a crucial member of both the Defence and General Counsel Leadership teams.
In her new role, Kim will lead the global Defence General Counsel team and oversee General Counsel team members in the United States. She will also join the RRNA Board, which is responsible for overseeing Rolls-Royce’s Special Security Agreement with the U.S. Department of Defence.
Kim joined Rolls-Royce in 2022 and has been serving as interim General Counsel for Defence and RRNA since January 2024. Prior to joining Rolls-Royce, she led the litigation and investigations team at Accenture Federal Services and served as legal counsel at Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Headquarters and Space Sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Boston University and a juris doctorate degree from Georgetown University Law Center.
Adam Riddle, President – Defence & CEO, Rolls-Royce North America, expressed his confidence in Kim’s appointment: “We are pleased to officially announce Kim as General Counsel for Defence and RRNA. She brings a deep knowledge of the Aerospace & Defence industry and extensive experience advising government contractors on legal matters. Kim has already proven to be an outstanding fit, providing strong leadership and trusted counsel, and we are excited for her to assume this role in a permanent capacity.”
North America is the single largest market for Rolls-Royce and plays a significant role in our Civil, Defence and Power Systems businesses.
Many of our defence aerospace products are designed, engineered, manufactured and assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana – our largest facility in the region. Other major defence manufacturing sites in the region include naval 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 2023, Rolls-Royce generated $6.47 billion of revenue in North America.
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