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U.S. Defense Business Of Thales Adds Three New Board Members

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

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U.S. Defense Business Of Thales Adds Three New Board Members

Former Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Jones. Photo: Jones Group International

Thales Defense & Security, Inc., the proxy organization for Thales’ U.S.-based defense company, on Tuesday said it has added three new board members, including retired Marine Commandant Gen. James Jones, to help strengthen the business. The company also appointed Ray Johnson, an international business consultant and executive in residence with the private equity firm Bessemer Venture Partners, and Alan Kessler, a corporate adviser and former CEO of Thales’ cyber security business. “The addition of General Jones, Dr. Johnson and Mr.…

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