L3Harris Parts Ways With Chairman, CEO Kubasik Over Conduct

Published Aug 17, 12:04 PM UTC

L3Harris Technologies has parted ways with Christopher Kubasik, its chairman and chief executive, after determining that he violated the defense contractor's code of conduct. The company stated that Kubasik's alleged conduct did not involve and has no impact on L3Harris's financial reporting, controls, customer relationships, or operational performance. The Melbourne, Florida-based company announced that Sam Mehta has been appointed as president and CEO, and Lewis Hay III, previously the lead independent director, will now serve as chairman. The leadership change was announced on August 17, 2026, and the company's stock (LHX) showed a slight positive movement of +1.16% on the news.