Based in Washington D.C., she will oversee all facets of the Surveillance division including defining the strategy and managing execution to drive business growth.
Dr. Wilson joins Flir from Elbit Systems of America where she served as Vice President of Sensor and Fire Control Solutions and developed strategies and drove revenue generation for a diverse business portfolio and major military programmes. Prior to her time at Elbit Systems, she worked at L-3 Aerospace, serving as Sector Vice President responsible for Program Management, for Platform and Logistics Sector.
“Amela brings tremendous industry and strategic management experience to Flir,” said David Ray, President of the Government and Defense Business Unit at Flir. “The Flir Surveillance division represents a significant opportunity for organic revenue growth at the company, and we look forward to her leadership in our evolution from sensors to intelligent sensing and ultimately solutions that save lives and livelihoods.”