QinetiQ US has appointed Scott McGleish as its new chief growth officer to accelerate its expansion into strategic growth areas, particularly within defense and national security sectors.
Who Is Scott McGleish?
McGleish steps into the role with more than three decades of senior executive experience in aerospace and defense development and profit and loss management. He most recently served as president and general manager of Weibel Scientific North America, where he led operations and business growth efforts for instrumentation and surveillance radars.
The executive also held senior executive P&L and business development roles at Raytheon Technologies and Booz Allen Hamilton, providing him with experience in global market development and strategic partnerships.
“Scott brings exceptional leadership and strategic vision that will accelerate our growth trajectory,” said Tom Vecchiolla, president and chief executive of QinetiQ US and a two-time Wash100 Award recipient. “His unique combination of international business acumen, deep customer understanding, and proven ability to build high-performing teams positions us to expand our footprint while deepening partnerships across the defense and national security community.”
Before entering the private sector, McGleish served for 21 years in the U.S. Army as a special forces officer and non-commissioned officer. He conducted combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, allowing him to gain insight into customer requirements and mission priorities.
“QinetiQ US has established strong momentum in critical services and solutions areas that align perfectly with evolving customer requirements,” McGleish said. “I look forward to building on our legacy of operational excellence to capture new opportunities both domestically and internationally. The company’s strong foundation and proven ability to deliver transformative solutions positions us to accelerate growth and expand our impact.”
McGleish’s appointment became effective on July 14.
