John Hillen’s Newest Book ‘The Strategy Dialogues’ Draws Industrywide Praise
Executive leaders came together Jan. 15 to attend the book launch for “The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management.” The book, authored by Dr. John Hillen, discusses what it means to think strategically, how to set the right direction for an organization, and how to turn strategic aspirations into reality. Hillen
Measuring Success: How Mac Curtis’ Leadership Helped Turn Others Into Leaders
In government contracting, we usually judge leaders’ success by their company’s growth, mission success and reputation. But shouldn’t we also ask how good they are at turning others into leaders? For Mac Curtis, making leaders out of his team is a big sign of his leadership success. Five leaders once a part of Curtis’ leadership teams are
Colleagues Remember Paul Lombardi Jr. as Industry ‘Titan’
Paul Lombardi Jr., an industry titan known both for his gourmet cooking and for giving back to the industry long after his career faded to semi-retirement, died New Year’s Day. He was 82. Formerly CEO of DynCorp, Lombardi helped grow the company from an $800 million business to one valued at $2.4 billion by the
After 35 Years in Industry, Seasoned GovCon Exec Mac Curtis Continues to Contribute, Coach and Lead with Personal Values
When Mac Curtis, former chairman and CEO of Perspecta, sold the company to Veritas/Peraton in 2021, he took a break from the industry to figure out his next move. And while he decided he would no longer be leading a company, fully retiring wasn’t an option. “I’ve got too much energy,” he says. “I like the
Attain Partners CEO Greg Baroni Presented with WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award at This Year’s Pinnacle Awards
Greg Baroni, the founder, chairman and CEO of Attain Partners, was presented with WashingtonExec’s Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Pinnacle Awards for his illustrious career and celebrated contributions to the community. WashingtonExec on Nov. 30 unveiled the winners of the Pinnacle Awards, an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives
Longtime Industry Exec Mac Curtis to Receive WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award
Mac Curtis, who currently serves as chairman of the board for Veritas Capital-backed Cubic Corp., will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award on May 11 at WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards, celebrating decades of leadership, innovation and giving back in GovCon and beyond. During the in-person ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton in McLean, Virginia, Curtis will
Cubic Corp. Appoints Mac Curtis as Board Chair, Stevan Slijepcevic as CEO
Veritas Capital-backed Cubic Corp. has named Stevan Slijepcevic president and CEO, and Mac Curtis has been appointed chairman of the board. Both executives succeed Bradley H. Feldmann, who stepped down as chairman, president and CEO. Curtis brings more than 30 years of leadership experience, having served as a multitime CEO in the government technology industry.
Bill Hoover Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at 2021 Pinnacle Awards Finalist Reception
Former AMERICAN SYSTEMS CEO Bill Hoover received the WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Pinnacle Awards Finalist Reception on the evening of Dec. 2 at the Ritz Carlton in McLean, Virginia. In its fourth year, the Pinnacle Awards will take place virtually Dec. 8. The program embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives
Mac Curtis Joins Blue Delta Capital Partners
Mac Curtis has joined equity capital provider Blue Delta Capital Partners as a venture fellow. “I look forward to working with the CEOs in Blue Delta’s portfolio to help them continue growing their excellent businesses, in the unique partnership model that Blue Delta employs as a non-controlling growth equity investor,” Curtis said. Curtis served most
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2021: Perspecta’s Mac Curtis
Throughout the past year and the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing efforts of Perspecta’s team demonstrated the bold, fearless, transformative thinking that makes Perspecta unique and explains why it is a trusted partner of government agencies nationwide, according to CEO Mac Curtis. “The mission-critical work we do in support of federal, state and local customers does
Veritas Capital Inks $7.1B Deal to Buy Perspecta
Government services provider Perspecta, Inc. announced Jan. 27 it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Peraton, a Veritas Capital portfolio company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $7.1 billion. The transaction has been approved by the Perspecta board of directors and is expected to close in the first half of 2021,
Damian DiPippa to Lead Perspecta’s Intelligence Group
Perspecta Inc. has chosen Damian DiPippa to serve as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s intelligence group. In his new role, DiPippa will lead a team of experts to provide systems engineering and integration, data analytics and software development to national and military intelligence customers. He will also be tasked with the
Perspecta Picks Jennifer Swindell as SVP, GM of Risk Decision Group
Government services provider Perspecta Inc. has chosen Jennifer Swindell as senior vice president and general manager of the company’s risk decision group. In her new role, Swindell will be responsible for advancing the company’s trusted workforce initiatives and growing its risk decision business, along with managing day-to-day operations for Perspecta’s background investigations services. Swindell brings
Mac Curtis Named Perspecta Board Chair; Mike Lawrie to Retire
Perspecta has appointed President and CEO Mac Curtis as chairman of its board of directors effective Aug. 5, succeeding Mike Lawrie, who has served in that role since 2018. Lawrie said he will retire from the board Aug. 5, and Philip Nolan, the current lead independent director, will continue to serve in this position. Aug.
Perspecta Receives $62M NGEN Extension
Government services provider Perspecta Inc. has received a 4-month, $62 million extension to its current Next Generation Enterprise Network, or NGEN, contract with the Department of the Navy to continue providing end-user hardware services. “We know firsthand how complex any transition on this network can be and remain committed to providing uninterrupted service to the
Former Intelligence Official Betty Sapp Joins Perspecta Board
Government services provider Perspecta has appointed Betty Sapp to its board of directors, effective May 1, 2020. Sapp retired as the director of the National Reconnaissance Office, a joint Defense Department-intelligence community organization, having served as the first woman in that role from July 2012 through June 2019. “I look forward to welcoming Betty Sapp
Save the Date: INSA Trusted Workforce 2.0: The Way Forward, March 26
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance is hosting a morning discussion on security clearance reform with a panel of senior government and industry leaders. “Trusted Workforce 2.0: The Way Forward” will be March 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the INSA/NRECA Conference Center at 4301 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia. INSA Chairman Tish Long
2020 Heart Ball Raises $1.4M for American Heart Association
Heart Ball supporters gathered Feb. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., for a night of dinner, dancing and fundraising to support the American Heart Association — raising more than $1.4 million for the organization’s mission. The 2020 Greater Washington Region Heart Ball was chaired by Perspecta CEO Mac Curtis and his wife
Save the Date: Greater Washington Region Heart Ball, Feb. 22
Get ready to open your heart — and your wallet: The Greater Washington Region Heart Ball to raise funds for the American Heart Association is just a month away. The event, held Feb. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., begins 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner, dancing, fundraising and a live auction
Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2020: Perspecta’s Mac Curtis
As Perspecta president and CEO, Mac Curtis leads a company of more than 14,000 people who help customers in the defense, intelligence, civilian, health care and state and local markets transform to digital environments, and secure, modernize and optimize their enterprises. And as Curtis reflects on 2019, there are several achievements of which he is
Perspecta, PRA Health Sciences Complete Revamp of VA Program
Government services provider Perspecta Inc. and its partner, contract research organization and health sciences company PRA Health Sciences, have announced the successful launch of modernized tools in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Million Veteran Program. MVP is a national, voluntary research program funded by the VA Office of Research and Development, which aims
Perspecta Raises Funds for Greater Washington Heart Walk
For the second year in a row, Perspecta Inc. has raised more money in a single year for the 2019 Greater Washington Heart Walk than any company in the history of the event. This year, the company raised more than $320,000 — $10,000 more than last year. “Each year, our employees never cease to amaze
Perspecta Wins Prime Position on $7.5B DISA SETI Contract
Perspecta Inc. has been awarded a prime position on the Defense Information Services Agency Systems Engineering, Technology and Innovation Government-wide Acquisition Contract worth $7.5 billion, if all award options are exercised. The multiple award, indefinitely delivery and indefinite quantity contract is a 5-year base deal with one 5-year option. It’s designed to streamline government procurement
Perspecta Awarded $657M Contract Extension
Perspecta Inc. has been awarded a $657 million contract extension for IT services that include operating the Navy Marine Corps Intranet. NMCI is the world’s largest intranet with some 400,000 seats representing 700,000 Navy and Marine Corps uniformed and civilian users. The original contract with the Navy would have expired in June 2018 with the
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