Jason Albanese Named Leidos Chief Growth Officer, Succeeding Gerry Fasano
Leidos has promoted Jason Albanese to corporate executive vice president and chief growth officer effective March 3. He will succeed Gerry Fasano who will retire April 4. Albanese currently serves as senior vice president of growth for the company’s National Security sector. His career has included assignments in growth, business development, program management and engineering.
Leidos Taps Richard Wheeler as VP for Networks Practice
Leidos has appointed Richard Wheeler as vice president of its networks practice. Wheeler brings over 30 years of experience in enterprise network and IT solutions. He held leadership roles in network modernization, cybersecurity and IT service management for various agencies, including the departments of Defense, Homeland Security and State. “I am excited to collaborate with
Leidos Wins $2.6B TSA Logistics Contract
Leidos has won a follow-on checkpoint sustainment contract to maintain 12,000 units of Transportation Security Equipment deployed at over 430 airport locations in the U.S. and its territories. The contract was awarded for the Transportation Security Administration’s Deployment and Security Division, has an 8-year period of performance and a maximum value of $2.6 billion. “As
Leidos Wins $120M DOD Cybersecurity, Cryptographic Key Management Contract
Leidos has won a new prime contract to provide key management architecture and engineering and cybersecurity engineering support services to the Defense Department, Intelligence Community and civilian agencies. The contract, which was awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific, has a 1-year base period of performance and four 1-year optional extensions. The contract has
Leidos CGO Gerry Fasano to Retire
Leidos Holdings, Inc. announced Chief Growth Officer Gerard “Gerry” Fasano plans to retire April 4, as reported by Investing.com. The announcement was made public over a report on Form 8-K filed Jan. 14 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Fasano’s career spans over 40 years. Before serving as CGO, Fasano was president of the Defense
Leidos Appoints Megan Block as NatSec Capture Excellence Exec
Leidos has named Megan Block vice president and national security capture excellence lead. Block will oversee win planning and proposal development for top captures with defense, intelligence and homeland security customers. “Megan brings nearly two decades of industry experience growing, developing, and leading high-performing growth teams,” said Jason Albanese, Leidos National Security Sector senior vice
Roger Krone Named New Independent Director of QinetiQ
QinetiQ Group has named Roger Krone as an independent non-executive director on its board. He will also serve as senior U.S. independent non-executive director and join the Audit, Nominations, Remuneration, and Risk & Security committees. Krone was chairman and CEO of Leidos Holdings Inc. from 2014 to 2023. He also held senior roles at Boeing
Leidos Subsidiary Wins VBA Contract
Leidos subsidiary QTC Medical Services (which operates as Leidos QTC Health Services) has won a contract by the Veterans Benefits Administration to perform Medical Disability Examination Services in Regions 1-4. “With more than 1 million examination cases delivered in 2024, Leidos QTC Health Services continues to drive innovation and increase program efficiency for the VBA,”
Top Supply Chain Execs to Watch in 2024: Leidos’ Stephanie Foster
Stephanie Foster Senior Vice President & Chief Supply Chain Officer, Leidos Stephanie Foster’s recent achievement was leading the 2024 Leidos Supplier Innovation & Technology Symposium, the company’s largest yet. Her team brought together over 170 partners and suppliers to explore how emerging technologies can address customer challenges. Foster hosted a networking reception for women in
Leidos Wins $987M F-16 Foreign Military Sales Sustainment Contract
Leidos won a new contract to provide engineering and sustainment services for Foreign Military Sales customers of the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded the contract to support the F-16 System Program Office. The single award, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract has a maximum value of $987 million and
Leidos Wins $107M NGA Geospatial Intelligence Production Contract
Leidos won a $107 million prime contract to deliver geospatial intelligence products to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Office of Geography and Source Strategies Office. The contract includes a one-year base period, four 1-year options and a 6-month final option. “NGA’s analysts require timely and accurate foundational data to facilitate effective analysis in support of current
2024 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Leidos’ Jason Albanese
Jason Albanese, senior vice president of growth of the national security sector at Leidos, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Business Development Executive of the Year (Public Company). On Nov. 21, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the
Leidos Wins 3 DISA Awards for IT Transformation, Migrations to DODNet
Leidos announced three new Defense Information Systems Agency awards to advance IT transformation and expand user migration to the Department of Defense Network under the Defense Enclave Services program. DISA is collaborating with Leidos under the $11.5 billion, 10-year Defense Enclave Services contract to modernize and consolidate network services for Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and
WATCH: Leidos’ Ron Keesing on New Role as Chief AI Officer
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Ron Keesing to discuss his recent appointment as Leidos’ chief artificial intelligence officer. Keesing shares his top priorities and focus areas in his new role; how his previous experiences helped prepare him for this role; and what AI solutions he’s helping Leidos advance. Plus, Keesing discusses top customer needs
Pinnacle Award Finalist Lakshmi Ashok: ‘As You Advance, Be Sure to Help Others Along the Way’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Lakshmi Ashok, vice president of Enterprise Management Services at Leidos, and finalist in the Cloud Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, she talks about primary
Pinnacle Award Finalist Chad Buechel: ‘Give Your Full Effort in Everything You Do’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Chad Buechel, vice president and division manager for Defense Enclave Services at Leidos, and finalist in the DoD Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here,
Pinnacle Award Finalist Kevin Kaiser: ‘Encourage Innovation, Embrace New Challenges and Always Focus on the Mission’s Broader Impact’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Kevin Kaiser, vice president and performance and readiness division manager at Leidos, and finalist in the Healthcare Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he shares
Leidos Wins Organ Procurement Network Modernization Contract
Leidos won a contract to modernize the Organ Procurement and Transplant Network, a critical system that delivers vital organ transplant information to patients, donors and healthcare providers. The multiple-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract was awarded by the Health and Human Services Department through the Health Resources and Services Administration. It has a total potential
Leidos Wins $93M Navy, Marine Corps Weapons Systems Contract
Leidos won a $93 million contract to provide critical supply support for Navy and Marine Corps weapons systems. The contract includes a 1-year base period with four 1-year options and an additional six-month option. Awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center, this Technical Assistance for Repairables Processing contract will see Leidos supporting
Pinnacle Award Finalist Mike Diggins: ‘The Teammates You Work With are the Greatest Asset to Your Career’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Mike Diggins, senior vice president of homeland security solutions at Leidos, and finalist in the DHS Executive of the Year, Public Company, category. Here, he talks
Leidos Wins $249M Army Force Protection Contract
Leidos has won the Automated Installation Entry Next Generation contract to improve security at 92 Army and Joint-Service installation access control points around the world. The single-award, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract was awarded by the Army Contracting Command for the Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors. It has a 6-year period of
Pinnacle Award Finalist Ron Keesing: ‘Stick With Your Passion’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2024 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 20, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 21. Next is Ron Keesing, chief artificial intelligence officer at Leidos, and finalist in the Artificial Intelligence Executive of the Year, Public Company,category. Here, he talks about recent achievements,
Leslie Fautsch Named Leidos Chief HR Officer
Leidos has appointed Leslie Fautsch as chief human resources officer, where she’ll support 48,000 Leidos employees worldwide and help shape the company’s differentiated workforce strategy. “I am thrilled to promote Leslie as our new chief human resources officer,” said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. “Leslie and our human resources team’s efforts to attract and develop the
Leidos Taps Thomas Downey as EVP, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Leidos has appointed Thomas J. Downey as executive vice president and chief communications and marketing officer, reporting directly to CEO Tom Bell. With 31 years of experience at Boeing and McDonnell Douglas, Downey will lead Leidos’ internal and external communications and marketing efforts while overseeing the integration of the government affairs team. “It is with
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