Ian Walsh

Ian Walsh serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Kaman Corporation since joining the Company in 2020. In these positions, Mr. Walsh guides the Company’s evolution into a leading manufacturer of engineered products. He serves on the Board of Trustees at Manufacturers Alliance.

Prior to this role, Mr. Walsh served as Chief Operating Officer at REV Group, Inc., a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. Prior to joining REV Group, Mr. Walsh worked at Textron, Inc., where he most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of TRU Simulation and Training. Mr. Walsh's career with Textron began in 1999 at Bell Helicopter and progressed through leadership roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lycoming Engines and Senior Vice President and General Manager of Textron's Weapon & Sensor Systems business. Mr. Walsh is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and achieved the prestigious International Shingo Silver Medallion for Operational Excellence for his work at Lycoming Engines. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Hamilton College, a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.