Thales appoints Robert Geckle CEO of Thales USA and North America

Robert Geckle takes on role as CEO of Thales USA and North America

Thales has appointed Robert Geckle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thales USA and Thales North America, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment follows the planned retirement of Alan Pellegrini, who will step down as CEO of Thales USA and Thales North America on June 30, after nearly two decades with the company. During his tenure, Pellegrini led Thales North America through a period of significant growth and transformation, strengthening it…

Thales appoints Robert Geckle CEO of Thales USA and North America

- • Effective July 1, 2026, Thales has appointed Robert Geckle as CEO of Thales USA and Thales North America, succeeding CEO Alan Pellegrini, who is retiring after 20 years at Thales. - - • Robert Geckle brings extensive leadership experience and will drive Thales North America's strategy, focusing on innovation, customer mission support, and continued expansion across Canada and the U.S. - - • Alan Pellegrini leaves behind a strong and expansiv…