DRS Technologies, a Finmeccanica company, has announced that it has appointed Richard “Lee” Engel as its Vice President, Security. Engel has over 30 years of industrial security experience and has led programmes at several prominent defence companies. Engel has contributed to the development of the United States National Industrial Security Programme through his leadership roles on important industry committees and working groups, including the prestigious National Industrial Security Programme Policy Advisory Committee. Earlier, Engel spent seven years with the Central Intelligence Agency, where he received numerous awards for exemplary service.