2023 Pinnacle Awards Winner: SAIC’s Vincent DiFronzo
Vincent DiFronzo, senior vice president Air Force and COCOM Business Unit at SAIC, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for DOD Public Company Executive of the Year. On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.
2023 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Booz Allen Hamilton’s John Larson
John Larson, executive vice president of artificial intelligence for Booz Allen Hamilton, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for Artificial Intelligence Public Company Executive of the Year. On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.
2023 Pinnacle Awards Winner: ManTech’s Dave Hathaway
Dave Hathaway, executive vice president and general manager of defense sector for ManTech, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for DOD Private Company Executive of the Year. On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region.
SAIC Reports Progress on Emissions, Diversity, Philanthropy
For the fourth year, SAIC launched its corporate responsibility report highlighting the company’s successes, goals and ongoing efforts around issues that affect its people, the environment and its interactions with customers and partners. Key accomplishments include a 36% reduction in two major greenhouse gas emissions and a 22% decrease in electricity consumption since 2019. Additionally,
Former SAIC CEO Nazzic Keene Drove Growth, Diversity, Opportunity & Connection Throughout Her Career
Retirement often means taking it easy and catching up on things you’ve missed while working. But for Nazzic Keene, the former CEO of SAIC who recently retired, it’s a chance to change her focus and dive into new opportunities. Since announcing her retirement Oct. 2, Keene has been working to ensure a smooth handover to
SAIC’s CEO Nazzic Keene to Receive WashingtonExec Lifetime Achievement Award at This Year’s Pinnacle Awards
At this year’s Pinnacle Awards, we’ll celebrate the journey, career, contributions and longstanding impact of SAIC CEO Nazzic S. Keene. The awards gala will be live, in-person Nov. 16 at The Ritz Carlton in McLean, Virginia. Keene has three decades of experience in the information systems and technology services industries, with over 20 years in executive
Nazzic Keene to Retire as SAIC CEO; Toni Townes-Whitley to Assume Role
Science Applications International Corp. CEO Nazzic Keene is retiring from her position and the company’s board. Toni Townes-Whitley, a 35-year global technology veteran, will succeed her as CEO starting Oct. 2. Townes-Whitley will also join the SAIC board of directors upon assuming the role. “I have known, respected and admired Toni for years and am
ASRC Federal to Buy SAIC’s Logistics, Supply Chain Management Arm
ASRC Federal has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the logistics and supply chain management business of Science Applications International Corp. in a $350 million deal. With this acquisition, ASRC Federal will bolster its secure, technology-enabled supply chain management and logistics solutions for the Defense Logistics Agency. DLA provides services to Defense Department agencies
SAIC Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Successes in Energy Consumption, Diversity
SAIC’s most recent Corporate Responsibility Report highlights the company’s ongoing progress on its environmental, social and governance imperatives. Among the achievements the report highlights is a 30% cut in emissions for the 2021 calendar year compared to 2019. For the same period, SAIC also reduced electrical energy consumption by 13%. “Today, as we focus on
SAIC Unveils Corporate Responsibility Report
SAIC recently released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report, an annual review that highlights the company’s progress on its environmental, social and governance imperatives. Among the achievements the report highlights is a 30% decrease in emissions for the 2021 calendar year compared to 2019. For the same period, SAIC also reduced electrical energy consumption 13%. “Today,
SAIC Publishes Yearly Corporate Responsibility Report
Science Applications International Corp. has published its third annual Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting its continued progress in slashing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, elevating the company’s commitment to leadership and workforce diversity, and expanding workplace flexibility. The company also reports on its efforts to focus philanthropy in three areas: military heroes; community wellness; and
SAIC Appoints Hilary Hageman as EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Science Applications International Corp. announced the appointment of Hilary Hageman as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective July 11. Hageman served at SAIC as a senior vice president and deputy general counsel until 2019, when she became the general counsel and corporate secretary of Cubic Corp., a defense and transportation company. She
Former VA Official W. Scott Gould Joins SAIC’s Strategic Advisory Board
Science Applications International Corp. has added former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs W. Scott Gould to its strategic advisory board. Gould is currently CEO of Mountain Lake Associates, LLC, a technology-enabled health care services firm. “I’m eager to contribute to SAIC as it continues its vital work in confronting the challenges of tomorrow, especially with
Nazzic Keene Receives Technology Good Scout Award by Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council has honored Science Applications International Corp. CEO Nazzic Keene with the Technology Good Scout Award, recognizing her as an outstanding leader in the technology industry. The award is given to area tech leaders who exemplify the values of the Scout Oath and Law in daily life.
Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards Winners Announced, SAIC’s Nazzic Keene Named Executive of the Year
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council on Nov. 3 presented the winners for the annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, honoring exceptional work of leaders and businesses in the region’s government contracting sector. Dubbed the Academy Awards of Government Contracting, the program categories cover Contractor of the Year in four
Save the Date: 2021 Technology Good Scout Award, Nov. 3
The National Capital Area Council of Boy Scouts of America will host the 2021 Technology Good Scout Award on Nov. 3 at Tysons Corner Marriott in McLean, Virginia. This year, the award honors Science Applications International Corp. CEO Nazzic Keene for her contributions to virtual modernization efforts for the company, its customers and IT modernization
Save the Date: 2021 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Gala, Nov. 3
The 2021 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Gala is set for Nov. 3 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia. The awards, presented by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council, honor the leaders and legends of the government contracting community. Finalists and winners are selected by
2021 Chief Officer Award Winner: Public Company CEO Nazzic Keene, SAIC
Nazzic Keene, CEO of Science Applications International Corp., has won WashingtonExec’s 2021 Chief Officer Award for Public Company CEO. In its second year, the Chief Officer Awards luncheon was held May 27 as a virtual live-streamed program to recognize C-suite executives in both industry and government for their innovation, expertise, impact and thought leadership. Keene
SAIC Forms Strategic Advisory Board, Appoints First Members
Science Applications International Corp. has formed a strategic advisory board of leaders with experience in both industry and the public sector to focus on facilitating companywide growth and innovation. The company also announced the board’s first three members: David Norquist, former Defense Department deputy secretary and comptroller; Ellen Lord, former DOD undersecretary for acquisition and
SAIC Inks Deal to Buy Halfaker and Associates
Science Applications International Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire federal health IT company Halfaker and Associates LLC for $250 million, growing the company’s digital transformation portfolio. Halfaker, which is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia with an office in Clearwater, Florida, is known for its work creating, modernizing, integrating and securing mission critical systems
Chief Officer Award Finalist Nazzic Keene: ‘The SAIC Workforce Is What Makes Me Successful’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Executive Officer Award finalist Nazzic Keene, who’s CEO of Science Applications International Corp. Here, she talks key achievements, primary focus areas going forward, career advice and
SAIC Inks Deal to Buy Software Company Koverse
Science Applications International Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Koverse, a software company that provides a data management platform enabling artificial intelligence and machine learning on complex, sensitive data. Founded in 2012, Koverse is a 16-person, Seattle-based company that delivers scalable and secure solutions to federal and commercial customers. SAIC CEO Nazzic
SAIC Taps Former Northrop Exec as New CFO
Technology integrator Science Applications International Corp. has announced the appointment of Prabu Natarajan as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Jan. 4, 2021. Natarajan, who will report to CEO Nazzic Keene, will succeed Charlie Mathis, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Natarajan comes to SAIC from Northrop Grumman Corp., where he has served in
No Kid Hungry Campaign Combats Pandemic Hunger
Business and technology companies in the Washington region have stepped up through Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to help address the growing number of families who need food assistance. Donna Morea, chair of Science Applications International Corp. and a Share Our Strength board member, has teamed with Tim Hurlebaus, Dave Henderson, Todd Stottlemyer and
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