Australia’s global munitions company NIOA has today unveiled a corporate reorganisation, together with several key appointments to its future leadership team and a consolidation of its advisory board.
NIOA Australia, NIOA New Zealand, the Australian Missile Corporation, joint venture company, Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions and newly acquired Barrett Firearms now come under the umbrella of the NIOA Group.
The companies include:
- NIOA Australia and NIOA New Zealand which consolidates the defence, law enforcement and sporting markets in those countries as a privately-owned supplier of firearms, weapons, munitions and accessories;
- US-based Barrett continues to supply long-range weapons systems to the US military and its allies as well as products to law enforcement agencies and civilian markets;
- The Australian Missile Corporation is the independently operated enterprise partner for the Australian Government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance enterprise;
- The Rheinmetall NIOA Munitions artillery shell forging plant in Maryborough, Queensland is a joint venture with Rheinmetall of Germany.
Group CEO Rob Nioa has simultaneously announced a number of executive appointments. Former NIOA Weapons and Munitions General Manager Ben James has been promoted to the position of CEO for NIOA Australia and New Zealand. Current NIOA Chief Operating Officer Nigel Everingham will serve as Group Chief Operating Officer, while Jackson Nioa, formerly Corporate Development Manager for NIOA, becomes Group Chief Financial Officer. Lee Goddard continues in his current position as CEO of the Australian Missile Corporation, and Sam Shallenberger will serve as CEO of Barrett with Bryan K. James the new President.
Also under the restructure, the NIOA advisory board and former Australian Missile Corporation board become one NIOA Group board chaired by former Australian Defence Minister Christopher Pyne.
The restructure announcement comes on the heels of NIOA’s news last week that it has expanded its global reach with the acquisition of US-based rifle manufacturer and designer Barrett.
“This restructure streamlines our operations and sets us up for future growth as we expand geographically, enhance our capabilities and continue to deliver outstanding results for our customers,” Nioa said.
“NIOA has been built on a foundation of hard work, loyalty and a can-do attitude. Those values continue to unite us. As always, wherever we operate our people are our greatest capability.”