Edward J. Zoiss — President of Electronic Systems at Harris Corporation

Mr. Edward J. Zoiss, also known as Ed, has been the President of Electronic Systems at Harris Corporation since July 2015. Mr. Zoiss is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for Electronic Systems, which covers an extensive portfolio of solutions in electronic warfare, avionics, wireless technology, C4I, undersea systems and aerostructures. Previously, Mr. Zoiss was vice president and general manager of the Defense business unit within Harris Government Communications Systems. This business served U.S. and international customers with critical military interoperable communication products, as well as Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for protecting national security and aiding public safety agencies. Prior to that role, he served as vice president of C4ISR Electronics, which provided specialized solutions to defense, intelligence and public safety agencies. Before assuming responsibility for the C4ISR business, Mr. Zoiss was vice president of Advanced Programs and Technology, where he led the division strategy, business development, marketing and all internal research and development. Joining Harris in 1995 as a principal mechanical engineer, Mr. Zoiss assumed positions of increasing responsibility, including Director of Research and Development and vice president of Business Development for National Programs. He is the recipient of 13 patents. In addition, he received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant. He is a member of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and the Project Management Institute (PMI). He is also a member of the Georgia Institute of Technology Advisory Board on Engineering. Mr. Zoiss received his undergraduate degree from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York and his Master's in Mechanical Engineering from California State University at Northridge.