Mark Hughes, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, has been appointed chief financial officer at Advanced Concepts and Technologies International.
He will oversee the Arlington, Virginia-based government acquisition support services provider’s programs, budgeting and strategic planning efforts as well as assess merger and acquisition opportunities, ACT I said Thursday.
Hughes’ “commercial and government contracting, business and financial acumen make him an invaluable addition to assist ACT I in executing our strategic goals,†ACT I CEO Michael Niggel said.
Hughes joined ACT I in 2000 as an executive consultant.
He continues to serve as a business and technical consultant on fighter weapons and space systems to the Air Force and intelligence community.
Hughes, a more than 40-year industry and military veteran, previously served as chairman of the board at Digital Fortress and held senior leadership positions at SunGard and Inflow.
During his 24-year military career, he served as a principal personal adviser to the Air Force undersecretary and helped lead satellite and aircraft acquisition efforts.
