John Fry
John Fry
Managing Director | Kongsberg Defence Australia
John Fry is the Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia, where he leads the growth of Kongsberg’s operations in Australia, and oversees the local manufacture and integration of key defence capabilities including NASAMS Ground Based Air Defence, Protected Mobile Fires, and the Naval Strike Missile.
About
John Fry is the Managing Director of Kongsberg Defence Australia, based in Canberra.
Since taking on the role in 2019, he has led the establishment and growth of Kongsberg’s operations in Australia, overseeing the local manufacture and integration of key defence capabilities including NASAMS Ground Based Air Defence, Protected Mobile Fires, and the Naval Strike Missile.
Under his leadership, Kongsberg was selected as a Strategic Partner in the Commonwealth’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise, securing an $850 million investment to bolster domestic missile manufacturing and maintenance.
Prior to joining Kongsberg, John held senior business development roles with Raytheon Australia, Fujitsu Australia, and Booz Allen Hamilton, following a 13-year career as an officer in the Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery.