Ian K. Walsh Kaman Corporation CEO Rating

Kaman Corporation CEO Ian K. Walsh Bio

Ian K. Walsh jointly serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Walsh has served as Kaman’s President and Chief Executive Officer since joining the Company on September 8, 2020.

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. Prior to joining Textron, he served as an officer and naval aviator in the U.S. Marine Corps. 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.

Kaman Corporation CEO Ian K. Walsh At a Glance

The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Kaman Corporation.

Based on 20 ratings, Ian K. Walsh ranks right below Bell's CEO, Lisa Atherton.

Kaman Corporation's CEO is highly regarded by Male employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.