Irvine, California, March 30, 2016: Thomas Global Systems, a leader in the design, production and support of innovative electronics solutions for aerospace and defense applications, has appointed Robert Pandis as Vice President of Business Development. Based in the Company’s Irvine, California office, Robert Pandis’ role at Thomas Global Systems will focus on the business development of military markets in North America.
This appointment comes at a time when Thomas Global Systems is expanding its team and operations within its North American operation based in Irvine, California in both commercial and military markets. “Since the opening of our Irvine facility in September 2013, the Company’s industry position as the global leader in long term avionic cockpit CRT display support has been firmly secured. Our 2015 launch of a family of innovative plug-and-play LCD display upgrade solutions to replace existing CRTs in the military and civil aircraft markets, and our recent alliance agreement with L-3 Communications to develop certain CRT-to-LCD display upgrade products, firmly situate Thomas Global as a leading player in cockpit display upgrade solutions which are ADS-B ready, highly reliable, and affordable,” President (USA) Andrew Hutchinson explains. “In addition to this, our high performance solutions and strong investment in key research areas in land based, submarine and defense aviation platforms, have solidified our position as a recognized leader in the defense industry.”
Robert will coordinate in developing Thomas Global’s unique market offering in respect to specialized defense electronics solutions – including the development and supply of tactical targeting displays into major prime contractors and armed forces globally, as well as customized mission system solutions across land, air and sea domains. Robert’s role will focus in particular on the development of the Company’s ground vehicle display systems offering, including CRT, LCD and Micro Projection Technologies, Next Generation and HD Digital Displays.
“The development of a highly skilled team at Irvine to supplement our facility in Sydney, Australia, further reinforces Thomas Global’s commitment to supporting its North American and European customers,” Andrew Hutchinson comments. “Robert comes on board at an exciting time in the organization’s growth trajectory.”
Robert Pandis brings 29 years of industry experience in the USA and global markets. He is well established within the defense industry working with the United States Department of Defense. Pandis has significant first-hand tactical flying and instructing experience, beginning his career in the United States Marine Corps in 1983. Pandis was most recently Vice President of Business Development at Thales Defense & Security Inc. He previously held positions at Northrop Grumman as Open Skies Treaty Program Manager and Director for International Business Development for Europe / NATO. Pandis received a BS degree in Economics from Kennesaw University, an MBA from Pepperdine University, and a Masters in International Commerce and Policy from George Mason University. Pandis is a member of the European Institute, International Business Council, Council on Foreign Relations, and NATO Industry UAV Advisory Board.
Thomas Global Systems is an industry leader in the design, production and support of innovative electronic systems solutions for aerospace and defense applications. Since 1956, the Company has gained global recognition for practical innovation and dependability. Thomas Global delivers expertise in mission systems, flight deck avionics, training & simulation and display technology supported by dedicated service and support teams operating around the world. Thomas Global Systems’ offices and facilities are located in Sydney, Australia and Irvine, California. Visit http://www.thomas-global.com/
