Save the Date: 2026 Mike Daniels Technology Good Scout Awards Luncheon on Nov. 5
Amentum CEO John Heller will be honored at this year’s Technology Good Scout Award Luncheon, an annual Scouting event that recognizes exceptional leaders from the Greater Washington, D.C., technology community. The award is given each year to someone who lives out the values of the Scout Oath and Law in their personal and professional lives
Amentum Tapped for DOE AI Data Center and Power Generation Project
Amentum has been chosen by the Energy Department’s National Nuclear Security Administration to begin lease negotiations for large, integrated AI and energy infrastructure projects at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina. The initiative, if finalized, would create a large-scale, 1-gigawatt AI data center alongside approximately 2 gigawatts of dedicated power generation. The phased development
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: Amentum’s John Heller
John Heller CEO, Amentum John Heller said he’s immensely proud to have led Amentum through its first successful year as an integrated public company. In a short period, the company established itself as an advanced engineering and technology leader across critical global markets, including nuclear energy, space exploration, missile defense and critical digital infrastructure. Throughout
Amentum to Add 3,000 Jobs in UK as Nuclear & Defense Work Expands
Amentum said it will create 3,000 new jobs in the U.K. over the next four years, citing rising demand in nuclear power and defense. CEO John Heller, who met President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Chequers earlier Friday, said: “The U.S. State visit reflects the unique strength of the UK-U.S.
Amentum Taps Darren Burton as Chief People Officer
Amentum has appointed Darren Burton as chief people officer to lead talent strategy and management that supports a diverse global workforce. “Darren brings over two decades of experience in proven strategies designed to attract and motivate top talent to thrive in competitive and disruptive business environments,” said John Heller, CEO of Amentum. “We welcome him
Amentum Completes Merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions, Cyber and Intelligence Units
Amentum has completed its merger with Jacobs Solutions Inc.’s Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses. The combination expands the company’s advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, positioning it to address customers’ most significant and complex challenges, the company said. “The completion of this transformational combination creates a global leader that advances the future,
Amentum Introduces Post-Merger Board
Amentum announced its new board of directors, effective after the Sept. 27 expected completion of its merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses. “Our impressive board is comprised of well-respected industry and business leaders who understand what it takes to address our world’s most complex problems and opportunities,” said Steven J.
2024 Chief Officer Awards Winner: Amentum’s John Heller
John Heller, CEO of Amentum, has won WashingtonExec’s 2024 Chief Officer Award for CEO in the Private and Public Company (annual revenue greater than $500 million) category. WashingtonExec on May 10 unveiled the winners of the Chief Officer Awards, an annual program that celebrates influential and innovative executives in government and industry in the C-suite.
Amentum Wins Spot on $45B DOE Tank Disposition Contract
Amentum is part of a consortium that won the Hanford Integrated Tank Disposition Contract with the Energy Department. As part of the team, Amentum will bring advanced environmental capabilities to safely clean up the Hanford site near Richland, Washington, the company said. The contract was awarded to Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure, LLC, a
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: Amentum’s John Heller
John Heller CEO, Amentum 2023 was a banner year for Amentum and its team. The company integrated the most recent of three major acquisitions, restructured its market-aligned business groups and executed its strategy to become the mission modernization partner for defense, civilian, intelligence and commercial customers. Amentum focused on scaling its engineering solutions and global
Amentum to Merge with Jacobs’ CMS, Cyber & Intelligence Government Services Businesses
Jacobs is spinning off and merging its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses with Amentum, creating a new, publicly traded company in the GovCon market. The decision to separate Jacobs’ CMS business was first revealed in May, with the goal of establishing two distinct companies. The merger with Amentum is anticipated
Amentum Taps Travis Johnson as CFO
Amentum has appointed Travis Johnson to its senior leadership team as chief financial officer, tasked with all financial activities including accounting, finance strategy, business operations, planning and analysis, compliance, tax and treasury. “Travis brings valuable leadership and strengths, not just in financial management, but also in strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and business transformation,” said CEO
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2023: Amentum’s John Heller
John Heller CEO, Amentum Under John Heller’s leadership, PAE was successfully integrated into One Amentum, aligning the company for success and the recent rollout of its growth strategy. When Heller joined Amentum in March 2022, the company had just doubled in size. To promote growth, the company has created three business groups that use current
John Heller Tapped as Amentum CEO
Amentum has appointed John Heller as CEO, effective March 28, succeeding John Vollmer, who led the organization since its January 2020 launch. Vollmer stays on as chairman of the company’s board of directors. Heller previously served as CEO of PAE Inc., for seven years until March 2021. ”It is an honor to be asked to
Charles Peiffer Named as Interim PAE CEO
PAE Inc. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Charles Peiffer has been appointed to serve in the additional role of interim president and CEO, effective March 19. Peiffer’s appointment follows John Heller’s decision to resign from his position as president and CEO for personal reasons. The company noted the board will initiate a formal
PAE Lands Spot on $6.4B AFCAP V Contract Vehicle
PAE-Perini LLC has been selected as one of eight awardees to support the U.S. Air Force on the 7-year Air Force Contract Augmentation Program V. With a ceiling value of $6.4 billion, the indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract vehicle prepares and executes the U.S. government for rapid responses to urgent mission needs around the world. PAE-Perini received
PAE Retains $400M IDIQ with DOJ Criminal Division
PAE Inc. announced it has retained its December indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity award for the Justice Department’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training Worldwide Support Services. The Government Accountability Office has dismissed an award protest raised by the incumbent contractor earlier this month. The contract builds on the growth PAE’s
PAE to Mobilize Georgia Site for COVID-19 Response
Government solutions provider PAE has been chosen by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency to mobilize the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta as an Alternative Care Site to provide treatment for COVID-19 patients. “We were on the front lines of the Ebola crisis, mobilizing and supporting treatment units and a field hospital
PAE Reports Quarterly, Full-year 2019 Financial Results
Federal solutions provider PAE has reported fourth-quarter revenue of $697.1 million and revenues of $2.8 billion for the year. This includes a fourth-quarter operating loss of $3.2 million and $26.8 million operating income for the year. “We had a strong fourth quarter as we delivered revenue and adjusted EBITDA that exceeded our expectations,” said PAE’s
PAE Inc. Makes Strategy, Corporate Development Hire with Adam Harrison
Just a day after announcing its new company name, PAE Inc. has tapped Adam Harrison to serve as vice president of strategy and corporate development. Harrison will support current and new strategies for PAE’s continued expansion, including acquisitions growth. He has more than a decade of experience in corporate strategy, market research and mergers and acquisitions for the
Gores Holdings Finalizes PAE Acquisition; Names New Company PAE Inc.
Gores Holdings III, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Platinum Equity portfolio company PAE, a provider of mission-critical services to the U.S. government and international partners. The transaction was unanimously approved Feb. 7 by the board of directors of both Gores Holdings III and the parent company of PAE. Gores Holdings III has been renamed
PAE, Serco Win Spots on $5.1B Army Tech Contract
PAE and Serco have been awarded a prime position on a $5.1 billion contract to enhance and expand technology support for warfighters. PAE also won spots on the contract through the small business restricted track, by partnering with established small business technology companies. “We’re pleased to be an integral part of developing the next generation of enhanced
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2020: PAE’s John Heller
In 2019, PAE focused on reinvesting and transforming into a growth-oriented industry leader, resulting in its November merger announcement with Gores Holdings III, Inc. But that wasn’t the company’s only achievement — its National Security Solutions division secured over $1.1 billion in contract wins, including $500 million in new mission-critical awards supporting the intelligence community.
PSC Names Roger Krone, Carey Smith, John Heller to 2020 Board
The Professional Services Council’s board of directors has chosen Leidos’ Roger Krone as chair of the board of directors and Parsons’ Carey Smith as vice chair. PAE CEO John Heller will serve as secretary of the board. The PSC board is made up of 80 executives from member companies who have demonstrated leadership in the industry
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