- Ken Crews will join SAIC Oct. 30 and formally take over as CFO on Dec. 7
- Prabu Natarajan retains his role as enterprise operations EVP and continues to oversee Project ORBIT
- SAIC CEO Jim Reagan, a five-time Wash100 Award winner, pointed to the executives’ customer knowledge and financial and operational experience
SAIC has appointed two executives to leadership roles as the government contractor pursues its growth strategy.
Prabu Natarajan will permanently lead the civilian business group, while former Northrop Grumman finance chief Kenneth Crews will join SAIC as executive vice president and chief financial officer-elect, the company said Tuesday. Crews will join SAIC on Oct. 30, with Natarajan remaining CFO during the transition. Crews is scheduled to assume the role on Dec. 7.
The appointments come as SAIC invests in its capabilities and workforce, while pursuing its corporate strategy and focusing on value for customers and shareholders.
What Will Prabu Natarajan Oversee at SAIC?
Natarajan’s permanent appointment follows several months serving as interim leader of SAIC’s civilian business group. As the group’s permanent executive vice president, he will lead efforts to grow the business and deliver services to federal civilian customers.
He will continue serving as EVP of enterprise operations and overseeing Project ORBIT alongside his civilian business responsibilities. He has served as SAIC’s CFO since January 2021.
Before joining SAIC, Natarajan held financial leadership positions at Northrop, including vice president of financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and government compliance.
He spent nearly 11 years as VP of taxes at AES and began his career at PwC.
What Experience Will Kenneth Crews Bring to SAIC?
Crews spent more than 21 years at Northrop, where he gained experience in enterprise performance, business strategy and sustainable growth. He most recently served as corporate VP and CFO for nearly two years. During his tenure, he led finance organizations for the company’s space systems and mission systems sectors.
His earlier positions included CFO of Northrop’s land and avionics C4ISR division and director of corporate financial planning and analysis. Before joining Northrop in 2004, Crews worked as a financial analyst at Harris.
SAIC CEO and five-time Wash100 Award winner Jim Reagan said Natarajan brings a deep understanding of the company and its customers, while Crews offers financial and operational leadership experience.
“I look forward to working with these accomplished leaders as we build on the momentum we have established and position SAIC for continued growth and long-term success,” said Reagan.
What Other Leadership Changes Has SAIC Made?
SAIC has made several other leadership changes this year as it focuses on business growth, customer engagement and corporate oversight.
The company recently appointed retired Army Lt. Gen. Stephen Smith as vice president and client executive to strengthen relationships with defense customers. In June, SAIC named John Wagner senior vice president of enterprise growth for its Air Force, space and intelligence business.
SAIC also expanded its board of directors in August with the appointments of David Benson and David Cush. Both executives joined the board’s audit committee, bringing experience in financial management, capital allocation, enterprise transformation and corporate governance.
