Akima has appointed Jonathan Peppard as vice president of strategic capture. He will lead Akima’s efforts to capture new business growth opportunities focused on technology solutions and services.
Peppard’s leadership will be crucial to driving competitive growth and maximizing gross margins by leveraging Akima’s complete portfolio of robust solutions, the company said.
“Peppard’s extensive expertise in business development and technology solutions, combined with his proven track record in the Federal defense and intelligence sectors, will be a major asset as we continue to expand Akima’s capabilities in digital and IT markets,” said Akima President and CEO Bill Monet “He has a natural ability to connect with clients and deliver tailored solutions that meet their needs. I am confident his leadership will create new opportunities and strengthen our relationships across the industry.”
Peppard will lead business development initiatives around various project lifecycles for defense and federal agencies, including digital modernization; digital engineering; enterprise-scale live, virtual and constructive training; Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; and emerging technologies like generative artificial intelligence and robotic process automation.
With 27 years of expertise in capture management, business development and program management, Peppard has supported many national security-related defense and intelligence programs. Over the course of his career, he successfully led the capture of more than $3.5 billion in direct contract awards.