Leidos has appointed Thomas J. Downey as executive vice president and chief communications and marketing officer, reporting directly to CEO Tom Bell.
With 31 years of experience at Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, Downey will lead Leidos’ internal and external communications and marketing efforts while overseeing the integration of the government affairs team.
“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Tom Downey to the Leidos team,” Bell said. “With a track record of professional excellence in the industry, Tom brings a wealth of expertise to guide our journey to build a world-class brand and to deepen our connections with our customers, employees and other constituencies. We look forward to his leadership and vision contributing to the continued growth and reputation of the Leidos brand and business in the years ahead.”
Downey has held a variety of positions in communications, community relations, business development and legislative affairs. He also served as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and worked on Capitol Hill as a Brookings Institution Congressional Fellow.
“I’m honored to be joining Leidos at such a pivotal and exciting time for the company,” he said. “It is an exceptionally capable team with a positive outlook and important mission to drive growth through innovative solutions for its customers. I look forward to being part of the bright future that lies ahead for this company.”