Heather Wilson
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, SAIC
With over 20 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, Heather Wilson leverages her expertise to ensure alignment of the talent strategy with the business strategy. Her deep understanding of the business landscape makes her an invaluable asset in driving the overall success of the organization. She specifically focuses on implementing strategies that lead to long-term, profitable, sustainable business growth.
Wilson is in charge of supporting over 14,000 employees in SAIC’s defense and civilian sector. She leads with a focus on business needs and takes a hands-on approach to get things done. Recently, she led a project to transform the sector’s culture, aiming to foster growth, accountability and excellence. This approach yielded good results for the business, something she also achieved in her previous high-level roles, including over 10 years at Northrop Grumman.
Wilson said she believes in the transformative power of developing talent and building diverse high-performing teams.
“It’s not just about managing people; it’s about unlocking their full potential and aligning them with the larger goals of the business,” she added. “With passion and dedication, I strive to empower teams to go beyond traditional boundaries and embrace a strategic mindset. Together, we can create a culture that drives success and propels the organization to new heights.”
Why Watch
Wilson and her team are using data to help improve the company’s culture and grow its talent. They’re focused on including everyone and making sure there’s diversity at all levels. This helps the company achieve its main goals. Because technology changes fast, they believe it’s important to keep learning new skills to stay ahead.
“By investing in the development and growth of our employees, we are not only ensuring their success, but also fostering innovation within the company for the benefit of all stakeholders,” she said.