The Future for XLA CEO Gary Slack Wasn’t Always Clear, but Business Made it Bright
XLA CEO Gary Slack is no stranger to entrepreneurship and working for what you want. In fact, he got the business bug around age 8, and it stuck with him ever since. In this episode of “Humble Beginnings,” the Northern Virginia native shares about his family ⏤ his father who didn’t graduate high school and
WATCH: XLA’s Gary Slack Shares Personal COVID-19 Experience, Industry Impact
Senior reporter Amanda Ziadeh is joined by XLA CEO Gary Slack as he shares his experience fighting a mild case of COVID-19 after going on a cruise earlier this year. Now fully recovered, Slack advises everyone to listen to their body and note any unusual symptoms, like losing taste and smell, as the virus is
WashingtonExec Hosts Executive Mixer, Sponsored by IndraSoft, Inc.
Members of the WashingtonExec community last week came together for a GovCon Executive Mixer at Chef Geoff’s in Tysons Corner, sponsored by IndraSoft, Inc. Executive mixers serve as a casual networking opportunity for executives to meet and catch up with members of various WashingtonExec councils. “Our IndraSoft team thoroughly enjoyed the WashingtonExec networking event at
Margaret Mitchell-Jones Named Chair of WashingtonExec’s Execs on the Move Committee
WashingtonExec is excited to announce Margaret Mitchell-Jones, principal consultant, Progressiventures, as the new chair for the Execs on the Move Committee. The WashingtonExec Execs on the Move Committee was created for executives in various states of transition – ranging from re-entering the govcon industry, engaging in start-up work, consulting or serving as board of advisers/directors. The
XLA Appoints Gary Slack as Company President, CEO
Tysons, Va.-based based XLA announced Jan. 7 the appointment of Gary Slack as the company’s new President and CEO. He will lead the company’s strategy and business plan execution, focusing on corporate growth. XLA’s founder and former CEO, Lloyd M. Mustin II, will assume the role of Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. “We
WashingtonExec Names Gary Slack Chairman of Execs on the Move Committee
WashingtonExec is excited to announce Gary Slack as the new Chairman for the Execs on the Move Committee. The WashingtonExec Execs on the Move Committee was created for executives in various states of transition – ranging from re-entering the govcon industry, engaging in start-up work, consulting or serving as Board of Advisors/Directors. The committee encourages
2014 Market Outlook: Gary Slack, President & COO of QinetiQ North America, Foresees Industry Stability, Increase in M&A Activity
2014 – WashingtonExec Annual Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT.
GovCon Executive Forum Hosts Federal New Year’s Wine Tasting at 2941 Restaurant
On October 2nd, 2013, GovCon Executive hosted more than 100 executives for a wine tasting event on the terrace of 2941 Restaurant to celebrate the start of a new Federal fiscal year. The invitation-only tasting brought executives from government contracting and other sectors to taste a selection of wines provided by Nice Legs LLC. Shannon
QinetiQ NA Promotes Gary Slack as President and Chief Operating Officer
Gary Slack has today been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer at QinetiQ North America. Slack previously served as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer when he joined in August of 2012. He will continue to serve as CFO on an interim basis. “Gary will continue to serve as a key
Guest Column: Tough Times For Leaders…How To Differentiate Yourself
By Gary Slack, Independent Business Advisor and former President of U.S. Combat Systems at BAE Systems We have been in a tough business and economic environment for more than three years now and the challenges keep coming. In general tough times bring out the best or worst in people…the same is true of leaders. With
Gary Slack’s Advice To His Children: “Be Hungry For Life”
WashingtonExec Series: WashingtonExec asked the simple question to top area executives: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s insight is from Gary Slack, Business Consultant and former President of BAE Systems USCS. 1. Be hungry for life…dont hesitate to live your life to the fullest 2.
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