Accenture Federal Services has promoted Kevin Heald to national security portfolio lead, succeeding Tiffanny Gates who is leaving the position May 1 and retiring after a period of transition.
“I’m thrilled about the opportunity to take Accenture Federal Services’ National Security Portfolio to new heights, forging bold new ways for our clients to maintain advantage and achieve mission success in a rapidly changing landscape,” Heald said.
Gates will continue to support AFS on the board of managers.
“I’m confident Kevin will bring the experience, energy, and focus this role requires,” Gates said. “I look forward to joining the Board of Managers and cannot wait to see the innovations and unique solutions this team will deliver going forward to continue to solve challenges of national significance for our clients.”
Heald is currently the emerging technology and cyber sector lead for AFS’ national security portfolio. He joined AFS from Novetta, which was acquired by AFS in 2021. There, he served as senior vice president of the information exploitation division.
Before Novetta, Heald was at Scitor Corp. and was co-founder and chief technology officer of Ennovex Solutions.
“Kevin Heald brings an entrepreneurial spirit to everything he does. He’s committed to empowering teams to help mission partners achieve their strategic vision,” said AFS CEO John Goodman. “I’m thrilled Tiffanny Gates will continue to play a vital role in developing and executing Accenture Federal Services’ business strategy. She’s been an incredible partner to me, starting with the very first conversation we had about combining our two companies.”