Highlights
- Ken Wilcox, Raytheon’s VP of Digital Technology and CIO, has been abruptly terminated from his position.
- An official email from Phil Jasper announced Wilcox’s immediate departure, sparking widespread speculation.
- Employees on Reddit have suggested potential ethics violations, security breaches, or performance issues as reasons for the firing.
Raytheon, a prominent aerospace and defense company, surprised employees and shareholders when it suddenly dismissed Ken Wilcox, its Vice President of Digital Technology and Chief Information Officer.
The news came via an official email from Phil Jasper, leaving employees and industry watchers scrambling for answers.
The Announcement
The terse email to Raytheon staff read:
“Team,
Effective immediately, Ken Wilcox, vice president of Digital Technology and Chief Information Officer, is no longer with Raytheon.
from Phil”
This brief communication has left many questions unanswered, fueling speculation about the reasons behind Wilcox’s abrupt departure.
Employee Reactions And Speculations
In the wake of the announcement, Raytheon employees took to Reddit to share their thoughts and theories about Wilcox’s firing. One employee wrote:
“Several Ethics investigations and violations that were covered up. Guess the potential lawsuit finally got the attention of Phil Jasper. This guy is a mess, a jerk, a narcissist, and could care less how many people he trampled. I’m sure the next shoe to drop will help fill in the blanks”
Another followed,
“He probably had some things run sloppy that breached classed security policy… or got caught with strippers in Miami”
The third guy said,
“100% did something to get the company sued.”
Likewise, the fourth one alleged,
“He didn’t do shit. His teams didn’t do shit. Getting work done by them was like pulling teeth. I’m glad he’s out.”
Who Is Ken Wilcox?
Ken Wilcox joined Raytheon with an impressive background in the aerospace and defense industry. His LinkedIn profile highlights his rapid rise within the company:
- Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Raytheon (July 2023 – Present)
- Vice President & Chief Information Officer, RMD (January 2022 – July 2023)
- Executive Director, Integration & Transformation at Raytheon Technologies (November 2019 – January 2022)
Prior to Raytheon, Wilcox held senior positions at Collins Aerospace and United Technologies, bringing over two decades of experience in digital leadership and transformation.
As VP of Digital Technology and CIO, Wilcox was responsible for strategy and planning, cybersecurity, driving business efficiency, and executing priority digital initiatives to enhance customer value.
His tenure at Raytheon saw him leading integration efforts following the merger of Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation, focusing on simplifying IT infrastructure and maximizing cost synergies.
