Bohemia Interactive Simulations welcomes Hector Cuevas, a seasoned executive with over 35 years of leadership experience in defense, intelligence, and technology industries, as the Vice President of US Sales and Business Development. Hector has a proven track record of driving strategic growth, managing large-scale operations, and delivering mission-critical capabilities to U.S. and international government partners.
As a senior member of the BISim executive team, Hector will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive sales strategy to increase market penetration and customer acquisition within the US market.
I look forward to the opportunity to drive BISim’s investment in empowering our US civilian, defense, and intelligence customers alongside Federal Systems Integrators with solutions to address their evolving needs across all domains.
“I am excited to have Hector join BISim at this point in our journey. With a background in the US Army and SOCOM, and across his distinguished career, Hector has maintained a deep commitment to preparing those who protect us with best-in-class capabilities,” said Rahul C Thakkar, BISim’s president.
Hector is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 and decorated combat veteran whose military career spanned special operations and intelligence roles across multiple global regions. Following his service, he has built a distinguished career in the defense technology sector, leading growth and strategy for major companies supporting U.S. and allied military operations. His leadership roles have included growing businesses, managing large portfolios, and advancing cutting-edge capabilities in C5ISR, analytics, and mission support.
Hector brings a disciplined, mission-focused leadership approach, combining operational expertise with strategic business acumen. A respected leader in the defense and intelligence sectors, Hector has built strong relationships across national security, cybersecurity, and technology communities. He is passionate about driving innovation, fostering high-performance teams, and delivering mission-critical solutions.
About BISim
Founded in 2001, Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a wholly owned subsidiary of BAE Systems, Inc., is a global software company at the forefront of simulation training solutions for defense and civilian organizations.
Globally, hundreds of thousands of military personnel are trained yearly using BISim’s high-fidelity software products. More than 60 NATO and NATO-friendly countries and over 300 integrators/prime contractors use BISim technology, many making significant funding commitments to extend the product capabilities. BISim’s customers include the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, the UK MOD, the Canadian Armed Forces, the French Army, the Bundeswehr, the Swedish Armed Forces, the Australian Defence Force, the New Zealand Defence Force, and many major system integrators.