Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on April 24, 1956)

Happy Birthday, Ian! Another year older and wiser—though we're pretty sure your strategic moves at BAE Systems have already proven you're wise beyond measure. From aerospace innovations to defense breakthroughs, you've piloted the company through skies clearer than a British summer day (well, almost).

Your leadership since 2008 has been nothing short of legendary; rumor has it even James Bond envies your ability to handle high-stakes missions with such ease. May this birthday bring you as much joy as successfully landing another groundbreaking deal—and fewer surprises than an unexpected boardroom meeting on Monday morning. Cheers to many more successful orbits around the sun!