QinetiQ Group plc announced the formation of a new Australia Sector and names Gary Stewart as the Sector's Chief Executive, effective 01 May 2023. Gary will join QinetiQ from Rheinmetall Defence Australia where he was the Managing Director responsible for strategy and operational delivery in the Asia Pacific region. Gary has a proven track record of transforming and growing businesses, with more than 20 years of experience within the defence industry in the US, Canada, UK, Germany and Australia.

He is an engineer and served in the Royal Australian Air Force for 11 years. Gary will join QinetiQ's Leadership Team led by Steve Wadey, QinetiQ's Group Chief Executive Officer.