Technology provider Parsons Corp. President and Chief Operating Officer Carey Smith has been appointed to the company’s board of directors.
Smith is responsible for Parsons’ global operations and implementing the corporate growth strategy built on continuous technology innovation.
“It’s been an honor working with my Parsons colleagues to deliver a better world and I am eager to be a member of the board to drive continued innovation and growth,” she said. “We will continue solving our customers’ most difficult challenges with differentiated products and solutions.”
Smith joined Parsons in 2016 as president of the firm’s Federal Solutions business, where she helped shape and grow the current portfolio. She was named COO in 2018, and in 2019, was promoted to president and COO.
“Carey has been central to our growth and success since joining Parsons,” said Chuck Harrington, Parsons chairman and CEO. “Her proven track record at Parsons, operational leadership, proximity to our customers and their needs, and experience on other boards make her a natural addition to our board On behalf of my fellow directors, I am pleased to welcome Carey to the board and look forward to her immediate contributions.”
WashingtonExec named Smith an executive to watch in 2020, 2019 and 2017.