In June 2006, adjustments were made to the DMO's organisational structure. With the departure of the previous Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Airborne Early Warning and Control program was established as a stand-alone Program office headed by Air Vice-Marshal Chris Deeble.
The new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kim Gillis, continues to head up DMO's Amphibious Deployment and Sustainment Program.
Aerospace Systems Division experienced significant growth during 2005–06 due to the Government's consideration of a number of emerging aerospace major projects. In July 2006, it was separated into the Aerospace and Helicopter Systems Divisions.
We expect that New Air Combat Capability will be upgraded from Branch to Division structure after first-pass approval by the Government, which is expected in the coming months.
Senior Executive Changes
In May 2006, Mr Kim Gillis was appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Major General Tony Fraser became leader of the Helicopter Systems Division in August 2006.
Mr Kerry Clarke AO (AVM Retired) was appointed as Head Industry Division on 8 May 2006.
Air Vice-Marshal Chris Deeble was appointed as Program Manager Airborne Early Warning and Control in June 2006.
Major General Jim Molan was appointed to the position of Defence Materiel Advocate in July 2005.