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March 2, 2026 | L3Harris TechnologiesEstimated reading time: 1 minute
L3Harris Technologies announced the appointment of Kenneth (Ken) Sharp as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective March 16. Kenneth (Ken) Bedingfield will focus exclusively on leading the Missile Solutions segment and rapidly scaling solid rocket motor manufacturing to meet the nation’s urgent missile demand. He will also be responsible for the eventual initial public offering of Missile Solutions.
Sharp, 55, brings more than 30 years of financial leadership in defense and technology, with a proven record of driving growth and strengthening financial operations. He joins L3Harris from national security company Peraton Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President and CFO. Previously, Sharp was CFO of DXC Technology, a publicly traded global IT services company, and CFO of Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems business. He began his career as an auditor at Ernst & Young and is a veteran of the Marine Corps, having served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
“I’m delighted to welcome Ken to our leadership team,” said Christopher Kubasik, Chairman and CEO, L3Harris. “He brings relevant expertise, operational rigor, and a deep appreciation for the responsibility we carry in serving our customers and warfighters. I’d also like to congratulate Ken Bedingfield, who will dedicate his full attention to leading Missile Solutions as it prepares for its initial public offering later this year. His experience, business knowledge and leadership will ensure accelerated production of solid rocket motors for critical defense programs.”
“I am honored to join L3Harris at such an important time for the company and the industry,” said Sharp. “L3Harris has an exceptional portfolio of mission-critical technologies and a strong commitment to innovation. I look forward to working alongside Chris and the leadership team to support our customers’ missions and creating long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
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