The Australian Missile Corporation has announced the appointment of Matthew Gibson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1.

Mr Gibson, currently AMC General Manager – Strategy, succeeds Lee Goddard who has decided to step down after serving as the AMC’s founding CEO since April 2022 when the company was selected as a partner to the Australian Government’s Guided Weapons and Explosive Ordnance (GWEO) Enterprise.

Mr Goddard will continue to contribute to the AMC as a company director in a part-time capacity.

The AMC is an independently operated company within the Australian-owned NIOA Group.

NIOA Group CEO Rob Nioa said the AMC had grown and developed as a key industry partner in accelerating Australian GWEO capability under Mr Goddard’s leadership.

“Lee’s dedication and vision has laid a strong foundation for the AMC’s success and future growth,” he said. “I’m pleased that Lee will continue to contribute to the company as a director to build on the momentum.

“Matt is well placed to lead the AMC through the next phase of growth having held leadership roles within NIOA and the AMC.

“As the AMC enters this next chapter, I have every confidence that he is the right person to take the company forward.”

Mr Goddard said: “Now is the time to match the urgency and challenges with action in ensuring that the ADF end-users have the most advanced guided weapons and munitions in an ever-increasing uncertain environment.

“It has been a privilege to lead the Australian Missile Corporation team who are committed to supporting the GWEO Group and the wider ADF.”

Mr Gibson said: “I am honoured to be given the opportunity to lead the AMC into its next phase. The initial phase built a tremendously capable organisation that is now poised to support the delivery of GWEO objectives both within Defence and industry.

“It is an important endeavour and has the potential to change the Australian GWEO industrial landscape.”

Matt Gibson came to the NIOA Group in 2018 with a reputation as one of the defence industry’s most experienced weapons and explosive ordnance engineers.

His impressive background includes three decades of experience in armaments engineering within the RAAF and private sectors. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in explosive ordnance engineering.

Outgoing Australian Missile Corporation CEO Lee Goddard, right, congratulates Matt Gibson upon his appointment as the new CEO.