Rockwell Collins announced today that Jeffrey D. MacLauchlan has been appointed senior vice president, Corporate Development, for the company, effective Sept. 15, 2014. MacLauchlan will succeed Dr. Barry Abzug, who has announced his intent to retire in December.

“Jeff’s broad business background, including his strong focus in corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions, will be especially beneficial as we actively pursue our long-term global growth strategy,” said Rockwell Collins CEO and President Kelly Ortberg. “We’re grateful for the outstanding service that Barry has provided, and we certainly wish him the best.”

MacLauchlan will be responsible for the company’s corporate strategy, merger/acquisition and joint venture, investor relations, enterprise communications and intellectual property functions. He comes to Rockwell Collins having enjoyed a distinguished 30-year career at Lockheed Martin Corporation and Martin Marietta.

In his most recent role as vice president, Corporate Development for Lockheed Martin, MacLauchlan focused on supporting the company’s strategy through investments, technology commercialization, acquisitions and divestitures, and strategic ventures, including leading approximately 20 significant merger and acquisition deals and the formation of dozens of joint ventures. He also served as vice president, Finance and Business Operations, for the company’s Information Systems and Global Services business sector, as well as vice president, Financial Strategies, for the corporation, among other roles.

MacLauchlan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland.

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