About the comapny
IAI North America facilitates growth and development in the aero and defense sectors of the U.S. market. IAI North America has a proven track record in the U.S. as a provider of solutions for the aerospace, defense and commercial sectors. IAI North America contributes to the U.S. economy and supports American jobs by purchasing products and services from over 800 suppliers in 44 states. IAI North America’s headquarters is next to Dulles Airport, just outside Washington, DC.
Stephen Elliott is the President and Chief Executive Officer of IAI North America, the primary U.S. subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries. Mr. Elliott served IAI North America as the company’s General Counsel before being promoted to President and CEO in 2023.
Before starting at IAI North America, Mr. Elliott was the Director of International Trade Compliance for United Technologies Corporation from 2012-2017. From 2009 to 2012, he was Associate General Counsel for International Programs for the U.S. Navy. Prior to joining the private sector, Mr. Elliott served 17 years as an attorney and senior government official at the U.S. State and Defense Departments.
In 2007, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appointed Mr. Elliott as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Compliance. In that position, he oversaw the development of U.S. policy relating to missile defense cooperation, space policy and sanctions. He represented the U.S. at many international conferences, including the United Nations, International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. Conference on Disarmament, and the U.N. Conference on Small Arms and Light Weapons.
From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Elliott held several State Department positions, including Chief of Staff to the Under Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation.
From 1994 to 2003 and from 2009 to 2012, Mr. Elliott was a Department of Defense attorney specializing in foreign military sales, litigation and acquisition law.
He is a graduate of Eastern University in St. David’s, Pennsylvania and the Howard University School of Law in Washington, DC.
In today’s complex and fast-paced global supply chain, relationships with our partners are critical to our success. IAI North America supports quality jobs across the United States with a supplier base of over 800 companies in 44 states. In 2023, over $546 million of goods and services, including assemblies, components and raw materials, were purchased from our supplier partners. These goods were integrated into military and defense systems currently used by customers worldwide.
