Deloitte picks Coykendall to lead aerospace and defense sector

Deloitte said today it has named John Coykendall principal at Deloitte Consulting and the leader of its global aerospace and defense sector.

He succeeds Robin Lineberger, who will be retiring from Deloitte in May.

“Based in Stamford, CT, Coykendall will lead the overall strategic direction of the A&D sector, as well as the go-to-market strategies for Deloitte’s key businesses including audit & assurance, consulting, tax and risk & financial advisory services,” the company said.

Coykendall previously was the consulting leader for Deloitte’s global industrial products and construction practice.