Kelly Ayotte, former senator for New Hampshire and chairperson of the Senate Armed Services Committee’s readiness and management support panel, has joined the board of directors of BAE Systems‘ U.S. subsidiary. The company said Friday Ayotte will serve a three-year term on the board. “Sen. Ayotte brings valuable skills and experience honed by …

Reginald Brothers, former undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security‘s science and technology directorate, has joined security advisory services firm Chertoff Group as a principal. The company said Monday he will work with clients to help them create growth strategies, explore  market platforms and offer advice on modern threats and the impact of policies on the security and technology sectors. “I …

A Carlyle Group–Chertoff Group partnership has bought a controlling interest in cyber risk management and compliance services company Coalfire Systems for an undisclosed sum. Louisville, Colorado-based Coalfire works with public and private sector organizations to help them assess their information technology systems and processes, Carlyle said Wednesday. “We believe Carlyle’s …

Jeremy Grant, formerly senior executive adviser at the National Institution of Standards and Technology, has been appointed to a managing director role at The Chertoff Group. He will advise the firm’s clients on policies related to cybersecurity and information technology and help them craft strategic growth initiatives,  The Chertoff Group said Tuesday. At NIST, …

Jerome Hauer, formerly commissioner of New York’s homeland security and emergency services division, has joined Chertoff Group as principal within the firm’s security services practice. He will be part of Chertoff’s team that works to assist customers in establishing risk reduction and management strategies and executing business continuity plans, Chertoff said …

Greg Hill, a principal at The Chertoff Group, has been appointed to manage operations at the company’s newly opened offices in Austin and Houston. He brings knowledge of modern security threats as well as experience in business leadership and advisory to his new position, CEO and co-founder Chad Sweet said …

Consulting firm The Chertoff Group has promoted Jim Pflaging, Elizabeth Carter and Marjorie Chelius to serve in senior roles in their respective areas of expertise. Pflaging will serve as principal and head of business strategy, Carter as senior director and Chelius as senior associate, The Chertoff Group said Tuesday. “Each of these individuals has …

Alastair MacWillson, a former global managing director for Accenture‘s (NYSE: ACN) technology consulting practice, has joined The Chertoff Group as principal. “Alastair is a recognized industry leader and seasoned cyber expert with over 23 years of experience addressing critical issues related to technology strategy, security and risk, ” Michael Chertoff, …

Andy Bochman, Adam Golodner, Jack Thomas Tomarchio and Al Wargo have been appointed senior advisors at The Chertoff Group. The company said Wednesday the new advisors will join its team addressing clients’ security and risk management needs. “Adam, Andy, Jack, and Al bring incredible value not only as deep subject matter experts but …

Greg Hill, formerly chief of staff at the House Homeland Security Committee, has been named principal at The Chertoff Group and partner at TCG Capital Partners,  the security advisory company’s investment vehicle. Hill will provide clients with advice on business growth and expansion strategy in the national security market and support threat identification and reduction …