Mark Gerencser Takes Helm of Business Executives for National Security Board; Joseph Votel Quoted

Mark Gerencser, a 31-year Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) veteran and three-time Wash100 Award recipient, has assumed chairmanship of the Business Executives for National Security.

He succeeds Norman Chambers, who has served as chairman of the board of directors at BENS over the past three years, and will be responsible for guiding the nonprofit’s strategy to help government partners develop approaches for addressing national security challenges, the organization said Monday.

“Gerencser is a long-time BENS member and director who brings a wealth of experience in developing public-private partnerships which will serve our organization and the nation well,” said BENS President and CEO Joseph Votel.

At Booz Allen, Gerencser served as managing director of the company’s global government business and managing partner of its commercial unit.

He is also an independent director at Guidehouse and Alion Science and Technology.

ExecutiveBiz featured him as one of the Top 10 Game Changers in Washington D.C. and Consulting Magazine listed him as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Consultants in the World.

Gerencser co-authored the book, “Megacommunities: How Leaders of Government, Business and Non-Profits Can Tackle Today’s Global Challenges Together.”

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