Aquia has appointed Heather Caudle as senior vice president of growth and strategy as the company expands its presence across government agencies.
In her new role, Caudle will lead the company’s federal growth strategy, with responsibility for business development, capture and partnership initiatives aimed at expanding contract opportunities, Aquia said Monday.
Who Is Heather Caudle?
Caudle brings more than a decade of federal market experience, including managing pipelines exceeding $2 billion and securing work across civilian and Department of War agencies. She specializes in business development life cycle management, pricing strategy, proposal leadership and program management.
Most recently, she served as vice president of federal business development at Oddball. She previously spent nearly a decade at Valiant Solutions, where she advanced to director of government solutions and helped expand the company’s federal footprint.
“As Aquia transitions from a small business to a mid-sized company, building the right leadership team is everything,” said Kalid Tarapolsi, chief growth officer at Aquia. “Heather brings exactly the kind of experience and drive we need to match the pace of our growth.”
Commenting on her new role, Caudle said she is “excited to join Aquia at such a pivotal time.”
“I’m looking forward to helping drive the next phase of growth,” she added.
An Amazon Web Services certified business professional, Caudle holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from East Carolina University.
What Is Aquia?
Aquia provides cloud and cybersecurity digital services to federal government clients, supporting their modernization efforts. By deploying advisers and engineers, the company helps customers implement digital transformation initiatives while ensuring regulatory compliance.
