M/A-COM Technology Solutions announced the appointment of Glen Fields as Director, Aerospace and Defense, reporting to Suja Ramnath, Vice President and General Manager of M/A-COM Tech's market-facing businesses. Fields is now responsible for leading M/A-COM Tech's aerospace and defense initiatives.

Fields most recently served as Area Director for M/A-COM Tech’s Asia Pacific and New Territory Sales, leading M/A-COM Tech’s business development and sales operations for these high-growth regions. Prior to that, he made significant contributions to sales management in M/A-COM Tech’s Pacific Northwest, Midwest, Canada, Southern CA and AZ sales territories. His leadership and deep understanding of this market is expected to enable further A&D market penetration by M/A-COM Tech.

A 10-year veteran at M/A-COM Tech, Fields received a B.S. in Systems Engineering from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, and also a MBA from University of San Diego. He is also a Commander in the United States Naval Reserve, with 17 years of distinguished service.

“I am very proud to have Glen lead our aerospace and defense efforts. His many years of experience in this market will greatly benefit the company,” said Ramnath. “I have no doubt he will lead his team to success.”