Textron Systems
40 Westminster St.
Providence, RI 02903
Tel: 401 457 2597
www.textronsystems.com
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Daniel (Dan) Hanlon
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Textron Systems
Dan Hanlon is senior vice president for human resources (HR) at Textron Systems and a member of
the Textron Systems Executive Leadership Team. In this role, he is responsible for strategic human
resources leadership, the recruitment and retention of key talent, organizational design and
effectiveness, succession planning and training and development.
Hanlon joined Textron Defense Systems, now known as Weapon & Sensor Systems, in 2009 as vice
president of Human Resources. In this role, he was responsible for strategic leadership and support in
areas including employee relations, organizational design and effectiveness, workforce and
succession planning, employee training and development, compliance and performance management.
His duties expanded in 2012 to include strategic HR leadership for additional operating units and
overall talent management across Textron Systems.
Prior to this position, Hanlon worked as a vice president of Human Resources for Textron’s Human
Resources Shared Services at Textron Financial where he managed HR activities for Textron’s
Financial Specialty Real Estate and Equipment group, and Textron’s Legal and Environmental Health
and Safety groups.
Hanlon has more than 20 years of HR management experience within the finance, health care and
retail sectors.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Lesley University and is also certified
Textron Six Sigma Black Belt.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems’ businesses develop and integrate products, services and support for aerospace and
defense customers, as well as civil and commercial customers including those in law enforcement,
security, border patrol and critical infrastructure protection around the globe. Harnessing agility and a
broad base of expertise, Textron Systems’ innovative businesses design, manufacture, field and
support comprehensive solutions that expand customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron
Systems consists of its Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems, Geospatial Solutions,
Lycoming Engines, Marine & Land Systems, Support Solutions, TRU Simulation + Training,
Unmanned Systems and Weapon & Sensor Systems businesses. More information is available at
www.textronsystems.com.