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ManTech has appointed Gary Grimes as vice president and chief acceleration officer to lead the company’s Value Creation Plan, a strategic roadmap for operational excellence.
In his new position, Grimes will advance the company’s VCP initiatives to accelerate growth, operational performance and future success.
“Gary is the ideal candidate for this position,” said Michael Ruppert, ManTech executive vice president and chief financial officer. “He has proven expertise in leading Value Creation programs for private and public sector clients. The efficiencies gained from ManTech’s VCP will accelerate investment in talent, business development and advanced capabilities in Analytics and AI, Cognitive Cyber, Intelligent Systems Engineering and Mission IT.”
Before ManTech, Grimes helped executive teams develop and accelerate their Value Creation Plans at Platinum Equity. Prior to his time in private equity, he was at McKinsey & Co., and spent over 10 years in the U.S. Navy.
“We are delighted to bring Gary on board as Chief Acceleration Officer leading ManTech’s Value Creation Plan,” said Matt Tait, CEO and president of ManTech. “Leveraging AI and other sophisticated solutions, Gary will drive operational excellence and accelerate growth, enabling our people and our business to thrive through new mission work.”