Buchanan & Edwards’ board of directors has appointed Chris Bellios as CEO to lead the company’s next phase of growth and innovation.
“Chris is an exceptional leader with a proven record of driving growth and strengthening organizations that serve our nation’s most vital missions,” said Brian Karlisch, chairman of the BE board of directors. “His depth of experience across defense, intelligence, and the private sector makes him uniquely positioned to guide BE into its next chapter of success.”
Bellios joins the company at a pivotal time of expansion and transformation, bringing over 40 years of leadership experience across the U.S. Marine Corps, the CIA and the private sector. He held senior executive roles at Hexagon US Federal, Cubic Corp. and BAE Systems, where he led large-scale portfolios and drove transformative growth.
Recognized for unifying complex organizations and strengthening customer partnerships, Bellios secured long-term contracts, launched training programs and advanced mission outcomes across the defense and intelligence sectors, the company said. His leadership combines operational discipline with a growth mindset, positioning Buchanan & Edwards to deliver greater impact for its government customers.
“I am honored to join BE at this transformative moment in its journey,” Bellios said. “The company has an outstanding reputation for delivering trusted, forward leaning, mission-critical solutions, and I am excited to work with this talented team to continue building on that legacy of innovation, integrity, and impact.”
Bellios earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Mary Washington University and a master’s in business administration from Averett University. He also completed executive leadership training at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School.