AM General names former Oshkosh executive CEO

AM General said today it has appointed Andy Hove, who led Oshkosh Defense to major wins in the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle and Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles programs, its new chief executive.

The announcement moves Hove to the helm of a company he once saw as a rival. Oshkosh earlier this year beat out AM General in the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle competition, which is currently under protest.

After leaving Oshkosh, Hove served as president and chief executive of HDT Global. Before his tenure at Oshkosh, he headed BAE Systems' Bradley Combat Systems program.

Hove succeeds Charlie Hall, who is retiring, AM General said.