Sam Mehta is the Chief Executive Officer and President of L3Harris. Sam has held the CEO seat since August 2026, and was previously President, Advanced Structures at Collins Aerospace.
Current company
L3Harris
L3Harris is an American defense and electrical equipment manufacturer.
weapons industryHeadquartered in MelbourneFounded 2019NYSE: LHX
Source: WikidataSam Mehta joined L3Harris Technologies in 2023 and has been CEO since August 2026. Before L3Harris, Sam was President, Advanced Structures at Collins Aerospace from January 2022 until December 2022.
Career
Sources: LinkedIn profile, L3Harris 8-K, March 12, 2026
Education
University of Connecticut School of Law, Juris Doctor / Master of Public AffairsStonehill College, Bachelors, Political ScienceSource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstSam Mehta leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Kenneth Sharp as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, in seat since March 2026.
Most senior 5 of 6
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Mehta (Samir Mehta) | President and Chief Executive Officer | August 2026 |
| Kenneth Sharp | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | March 2026 |
| Christoph Feddersen | Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary | December 2025 |
| Melanie Rakita | VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | April 2023 |
| Kenneth Bedingfield | President, Missile Solutions | March 2026 |
Sources: L3Harris 8-K, August 17, 2026, L3Harris 8-K, March 2, 2026, L3Harris 2025 Form 10-K
Sam Mehta is the Chief Executive Officer and President of L3Harris. Sam has held the CEO seat since August 2026, and was previously President, Advanced Structures at Collins Aerospace.
Sam Mehta has been CEO of L3Harris since August 2026, according to LinkedIn profile.
Sam Mehta was President, Advanced Structures at Collins Aerospace from January 2022 until December 2022, according to LinkedIn profile.
Sam Mehta has been CEO of L3Harris for 1 month, since August 2026.
Kenneth Sharp (Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer), Christoph Feddersen (Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary), Melanie Rakita (VP & Chief Human Resources Officer), Kenneth Bedingfield (President, Missile Solutions), and 1 more. Sources: L3Harris 8-K, March 2, 2026 and L3Harris 2025 Form 10-K.
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