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Wire · operational-macro

Sam Mehta named President and CEO at L3Harris; Christopher Kubasik departs

17 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

17 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Defense Tech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Sam Mehta has been appointed President and CEO at L3Harris and added to the Board, replacing Christopher Kubasik who resigned following a board investigation into conduct inconsistent with company values.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 3 sources have reported it between 17 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Leadership change at a major defense contractor often signals strategic shifts or cultural resets that can affect partnerships and contract priorities. You should review your alignment and relationships with L3Harris ahead of any new strategic direction under Sam Mehta.

◆ Coverage

3 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026

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