2019 Top 10 Small and Emerging CEOs to Watch
In striking that balance between today’s resources and tomorrow’s needs, these leaders demonstrate an ability not just to grow their own firms, but also to meet and often exceed the mission needs of their diverse federal customers.
Neustar Names Charles Gottdiener New President and CEO
Neustar, Inc. has announced its board of directors has appointed Charles Gottdiener as president and CEO, effective immediately. Gottdiener, who most recently was chief operating officer and managing director at Providence Equity Partners, succeeds Lisa Hook, who served as president and CEO and a member of the Neustar board of directors since 2010. After months
Northrop Grumman Announces Kathy Warden as New CEO
Northrop Grumman Corp. has announced CEO Wes Bush will step down in January 2019 and will be replaced by Kathy Warden, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer. The company’s board of directors elected Warden to the new post and voted to place her on the company’s board effectively immediately. The transition plan was
ElectroSoft’s Sarbari Gupta: What I Learned From Being a Mentor
When most people contemplate being a mentor, they think in terms of how their knowledge, experience and connections could assist a protégé. Rarely do they consider what they can learn from the experience. I had long considered becoming a mentor. My 10 years of academics in electronics and electrical engineering had prepared me well to
FCI Enterprises Appoints Michael Gulino as President & CEO
FCI Enterprises LLC (FCI) has announced the appointment of Michael Gulino as president and CEO. Gulino joined FCI in July 2017 as corporate business strategist and executive chairman. He brings over 25 years of executive experience in the government contracting industry and an impressive track record of substantially growing businesses. “Since joining FCI last year,
To Achieve 7% Annual Growth, NCI’s Paul Dillahay Focuses on People, Process and Pipeline
How can a company grow organically? When Paul Dillahay was tapped president and CEO of the Reston, Virginia-based enterprise solutions provider NCI in October 2016, after previously serving as executive vice president of health and litigation solutions at industry heavyweight CACI, he faced that very question. Fast-forward a year later, and Dillahay and his team
David Dacquino Promoted to CEO of Serco Inc.
Serco Group has announced David Dacquino as new CEO of Serco Inc. (Serco’s Americas division) from Dan Allen, who back in February informed his intention to retire. Dacquino currently leads the company’s defense business, after joining Serco in 2015. “I am delighted that Dave Dacquino will be succeeding Dan Allen in leading our Americas division,” said
Executive Interview: AOC Key Solutions CEO Greg McCarthy
WashingtonExec sat down with Greg McCarthy, CEO of AOC Key Solutions, a proposal development firm, to discuss leadership, growth and trends across government contracting. The following interview has been edited for clarity. WashingtonExec: How did you get to where you are? Greg McCarthy: I started my career in sales and marketing, working for several major
David Turner Named New President, CEO for Hitachi Data Systems
Hitachi Data Systems has a new president and CEO: David Turner, who brings over 20 years of experience to the position. Most recently, Turner was president of the Applied Technology & Operational Services Group at Akima, where he managed business strategy and was responsible for a portfolio of five companies that served federal defense and civilian
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Hosted by Amyx, AOC Key Solutions
On April 26, members of the WashingtonExec community came together for a GovCon Executive Mixer at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by AOC Key Solutions and Amyx. Executive mixers serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils and branches of government contracting. “AOC
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Bill Weber, President and CEO of KeyW
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Mark Testoni, President and Chief Executive, SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2)
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Chuck Prow, President and CEO at Vectrus
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Judy Marks, U.S. CEO of Siemens
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Tina Kuhn, President and CEO of CyberCore Technologies
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Roger Krone, Chairman and CEO of Leidos
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Kevin Kelly, CEO of LGS Innovations
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Dennis Kelly, President and CEO of Buchanan & Edwards
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
Lisa Davis Named Siemens Corp. Chair, CEO
Siemens Corp. announced Nov. 30 the appointment of Lisa Davis as chair and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2017, to follow the retirement of current CEO Eric Spiegel. Judith Marks has been appointed Siemens CEO U.S., effective the same date. “Eric has grown Siemens’ business and furthered our reputation in the U.S. as a critical contributor to
Robbins Gioia Names Andrew Robinson CEO
Robbins Gioia Inc.’s board of directors has appointed Andrew Robinson, currently the company’s chief operating officer, as the new CEO. “Andrew has deep experience and a strong track record of success in RG’s professional practice areas, and he brings a fresh perspective regarding the continued evolution of our market,” said Jim Leto, CEO of RG’s
Chief Executive Leadership Institute Honors Lockheed’s Marillyn Hewson
The Yale School of Management’s Chief Executive Leadership Institute has awarded Marillyn A. Hewson, chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, the Legend in Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Yale CEO Caucus in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 12 by David Abney, chairman and chief executive officer of UPS, and by Yale Corp. fellow Kevin Ryan, founder
Lou Von Thaer Named CEO of DynCorp International
On June 22, Delta Tucker Holdings, Inc., the parent company of DynCorp International, Inc. (DI), released that Lewis “Lou” F. Von Thaer has been named chief executive officer (CEO). Von Thaer will replace Jim Geisler, who will step down as interim CEO to take on a new role as non-executive chairman of the Board of Directors.
2014 GovCon Nominee Lynn Ann Casey, CEO of Arc Aspicio, Talks Company’s Growth and Opportunities
On Sept. 4, the finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced, and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on Nov. 13 at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council. With more than
AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover Retires; Peter Smith Assumes Post Effective Aug. 1
Bill Hoover on Tuesday announced that he will will retire from his post as chief executive and president of AMERICAN SYSTEMS Corp. later this month after standing at the helm of the Chantilly, Va.-based company since 2005. Peter Smith, the company’s chief operating officer, will assume the roles of CEO and president beginning Aug. 1.
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