- Leonel Garciga served as Army CIO from July 2023 to May 2026
- SAP NS2 cited his expertise in cybersecurity and software modernization
- Garciga joined Booz Allen Hamilton as a senior executive adviser in May
Former U.S. Army Chief Information Officer Leonel Garciga has joined SAP NS2‘s advisory board. SAP NS2 announced the appointment on LinkedIn Tuesday, citing Garciga’s background in defense technology and intelligence operations as the company continues to support government missions.
Who Is Leonel Garciga?
Garciga is a two-time Wash100 awardee who spent more than seven years with the Army. He served as the service’s CIO from July 2023 until he left the post in May. In the role, he helped advance enterprise IT modernization, cybersecurity and procurement initiatives throughout the Army. His responsibilities also included artificial intelligence policy and the introduction of agentic AI and large language models into Army enterprise and operational environments.
Before becoming CIO, Garciga served as director of Army Intelligence Community Information Management within the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, G-2. He was chief technology officer of the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization and a senior adviser on technology to the director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. He also worked as an intelligence analyst and IT specialist at the Defense Intelligence Agency.
His career began in the Navy, where he served for more than 11 years, including as a mechanical engineer and enlisted submariner.
What Expertise Will Garciga Bring to SAP NS2?
SAP NS2 said Garciga’s experience in cybersecurity, software modernization and enterprise technology strategy will bring relevant perspectives to its advisory board. The company provides technology services to government customers, including those in the national defense and intelligence community.
Garciga also joined Booz Allen Hamilton as a senior executive adviser in May. He works with the company’s defense technology group, focusing on technology delivery for the Department of War.
