EADS North America, an aerospace and defense services company, has appointed Dave Tarbell as chief compliance officer and vice president for trade and security. He is responsible for all aspects of ethics and compliance for the company, including overseeing trade and security compliance. He reports to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Sean O'Keefe and EADS Group Chief Compliance Officer Pedro Montoya.

Most recently, Tarbell served as an independent trade consultant, advising defense, aerospace, and commercial clients on compliance with laws and regulations governing export control, anti-bribery, security, and economic sanctions.

Tarbell previously served on the staff of the White House National Security Council. He has held various positions in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of Defense for over 20 years, ending his tenure as deputy under secretary of defense for technology security policy.