Michael Sheehan

Michael (Mike) Sheehan is President and Chief Executive Officer of Thales Defense & Security, Inc., and has over 35 years of industry experience.

Prior to working for Thales Defense & Security, Inc., Mr. Sheehan worked at Cobham, where he was responsible for the operation and management of the company’s avionics strategic business area. Prior to Cobham, Mr. Sheehan spent 24 years working for BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, and DRS Technologies in various senior management level engineering, program management, business development, and general management positions.

Mr. Sheehan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University, a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Columbia University.