IT, engineering and science solutions company Leidos has announced leadership changes as part of efforts to optimize internal processes and develop talent.
Chief Human Resources Officer Paul Engola will serve as executive vice president of national security space. George Reiter, senior vice president for Leidos’ Human Resources Centers of Excellence, will act as CHRO while a search for a replacement is conducted.
Jim Cantor, chief of performance excellence and strategic partnerships, has announced his intent to retire this year and, as part of that transition, change to consulting employee status. Consequently, the company is creating a corporate operations role to drive operational performance and the implementation of strategic functional initiatives.
Vicki Schmanske, current Intelligence Group president, will assume the role of executive vice president of corporate operations. Roy Stevens, current head of business development and strategy, will succeed Schmanske as president of the Intelligence Group.
Bill Bender, senior vice president and strategic account executive, will act as chief of business development while a search for a replacement is conducted.
“These leaders have demonstrated their commitment to the Leidos team and expertise in multiple fields,” said Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone. “As we continue to grow as an enterprise, we must adjust to the changes we will see in our addressable markets. Our ability to remain flexible and agile in addressing customer needs is vital to our success.”