Guidehouse has named Shannon White its new Defense & Security segment leader effective Jan. 1, succeeding John Saad who is named president of Guidehouse.
Chris Clarke will take on White’s former role as Guidehouse’s Defense & Security’s Homeland Security & Law Enforcement practice leader.
Guidehouse also announced that it has combined Defense & Security’s Defense & Intelligence and Diplomacy & Development practices into a newly combined Defense, Diplomacy, & Intel practice under the leadership of Bryan Miller.
“Shannon is a passionate leader whose experience will be invaluable as we continue to support purpose-driven initiatives to preserve security across the U.S.,” said Saad.
“Her strategic vision and expertise will accelerate Guidehouse’s growth through transformative engagements with our clients in the defense, national security, and public sectors.”
White brings a wealth of expertise in the national security sectors with a track record of driving innovation and meaningful results. She helped shape Guidehouse’s growth and impact across its diverse portfolio.
Under her leadership, the Defense & Security segment will continue to focus on delivering mission-critical solutions to address national defense and security challenges, the company said.
Clarke is a partner at the firm and brings over 20 years of experience engaging with clients on complex challenges with a focus on risk management and financial transformation. He has worked across the departments of Homeland Security and Justice, and with the intelligence community.
Miller is also a partner at the firm and has over 20 years of industry experience focused on delivering strategy, supply chain and transformation programs to the government.
“This new structure strengthens our capabilities and provides a more cohesive approach to serving these interconnected client missions,” added Saad.
“Chris and Bryan are remarkable leaders with unmatched expertise in navigating the complexities of public safety and national security. We congratulate them on these new roles and are confident they will drive tremendous value for our clients and teams.”