Tina Jonas has been appointed to Leidos’ board of directors and the board’s Audit and Finance Committee.
“Tina Jonas brings extensive defense and aerospace leadership experience in both government and industry to the Leidos board of directors,” said Leidos CEO Tom Bell.
“Her insights will be invaluable as we work to support our critical customer missions and our nation’s warfighters. We’re confident her contributions will help continue to drive innovation and growth for our organization, and we’re honored to welcome her to the board.”
Jonas’ background includes transformational leadership, strategy and planning, business development, operations, finance, and technology deployment at the highest levels in the U.S. government and commercial sectors.
“With Tina’s distinguished career spanning top roles at key agencies, on Capitol Hill and in the commercial sector, she brings extensive expertise and strategic vision to Leidos,” said Leidos Chair Bob Shapard. “Her leadership will be instrumental as we navigate an evolving landscape and continue to innovate.”
Jonas joins Leidos with more than 20 years of experience in the federal government. She served as undersecretary of defense (comptroller) for the Defense Department; assistant director and chief financial officer for the FBI; and deputy undersecretary of defense for financial management and senior analyst with the Office of Management and Budget and the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.
Following her government service, she held executive positions in the aerospace and defense industry, including at United Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft and UnitedHealth Group Incorporated.
Jonas serves on the board of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. and Centrus Energy Corp.