ManTech’s Kevin M. Phillips will retire as president and CEO, and will transition to the role of chairman of the board of directors. Chief Operating Officer Matt Tait will succeed Phillips as CEO and president, joining the board effective immediately.
“It has been a privilege to lead ManTech and I am humbled by the dedication, innovation and collaboration that have made ManTech a company that people admire and trust,” Phillips said. “Matt has been an integral member of our leadership team and my partner over the last four years in developing and executing our strategic plans.”
Tait joined ManTech in June 2018. As COO, he’s been leading the company’s global business.
“I am honored to assume the CEO role and am energized by the opportunities to advance our leadership position and deliver even stronger outcomes for our customers,” he said.
Under Tait’s leadership, ManTech expanded and repositioned its intelligence, federal civilian and Defense Department businesses to align with the company’s overall strategy.
“We have had the opportunity to work closely with Matt over the last several months, and he has proven to be an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of customer missions and the emerging trends shaping our industry,” said Dayne Baird, a managing director at Carlyle.
As ManTech begins its next chapter in partnership with Carlyle, “I am confident that Matt brings the executive skills and experience to continue advancing our business with an ever-present commitment to excellence,” Phillips added.
In connection with the completion of ManTech’s transaction with Carlyle, the company announced a new board of directors. Members include:
- Kevin Phillips, chairman
- Dayne Baird, director: Managing director at Carlyle, who leads the firm’s efforts in the government services sector
- Brian Bernasek, director: Managing director and co-head of U.S. buyout and growth at Carlyle
- Mary Bush, director: President of Bush International, LLC, former managing director of the Federal Housing Finance Board, and former founder of the International Finance Department at Fannie Mae
- Jonathan Darby, director: Former director of operations of the NSA/Central Security Service
- Ian Fujiyama, Director: Managing director and head of global aerospace and government services at Carlyle
- Beth Kimber, director: Two-Six Technologies vice president for intelligence community strategy and former deputy director of CIA for operations
- Tom Rabaut, director: Carlyle operating executive, deputy chairman of AUSA, former CEO of United Defense, and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point
- Matt Tait, director
- William Varner, director: Former president of ManTech’s Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions Group