Oshkosh Corporation recently hired R. Andy Hove as its executive vice president and president of defense. Hove will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s approximately $2 billion defense business segment, including tactical wheeled vehicle programs, technology development and aftermarket parts and service. Hove succeeds W. John Stoddart, who retired in February after 14 years with the company.
Hove has been involved with military and defense industry management and operations for more than 20 years. He is a former Army officer who served in tank and mechanized infantry units during his 11-year military career. Most recently at BAE Systems, Inc., he served as vice president, Combat Systems Programs, where he was responsible for a portfolio of domestic and international ground vehicle programs, including Bradley Combat Systems. Prior to that, he was employed with United Defense, FNSS Defense Systems and Vinnel Corporation in program management, business development and international operations.
