Sierra Space has appointed Jeff Schrader, former executive at Lockheed Martin, as chief strategy officer. The Louisville, Colorado-headquartered company said Monday that Schrader will spearhead initiatives, including corporate development and mergers and acquisitions, to support Sierra’s growth and expansion. “As we accelerate the busine...
Leidos has appointed Christopher Craige, a retired U.S. Air Force major general, as vice president and U.S. Air Force strategic account executive. The latest appointment at Leidos underscores the growing focus on strengthening Air Force partnerships and advancing air and space priorities across the defense sector. Attend the 2026 Air and Space Summi...
Palo Alto Networks has appointed Danielle Gonzalez as chief people officer. The company said Tuesday that Gonzalez will lead efforts to modernize its talent engine and foster a high-performance culture as it continues to expand its cybersecurity operations. “Nearly seven years ago, I joined Palo Alto Networks because of my deep belief in our m...
Antenna Research Associates has appointed Jay Abendroth, a seasoned defense electronics executive, as chief growth officer to lead business development and growth strategy efforts in support of expanding defense mission requirements. The company said Wednesday Abendroth will work to strengthen strategic partnerships, deepen customer collaboration ac...
Parsons has appointed Soo Lagasse, a global talent acquisition leader, as chief human resources officer, effective April 1. The company said Tuesday Lagasse, who currently serves as senior vice president of global talent acquisition and mobility, will succeed Susan Balaguer, who plans to retire this spring after nearly five years with the company. B...
SentinelOne has appointed Jillian Swenson as vice president of federal sales. Swenson, who announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post, will oversee the company’s federal sales efforts, focusing on expanding revenue, deepening relationships with key government agencies and strengthening partner alignment. She will also be responsible for...
L3Harris Technologies has appointed Sam Mehta as president of the space and mission systems, or SMS, and communications and spectrum dominance, or CSD, segments as part of an updated leadership structure focused on operational execution and customer mission support. The Melbourne, Florida-based company said Thursday Mehta and Ken Bedi...
Empower AI has appointed Ryan Hopper as vice president and leader of its military services business unit as it continues to deliver artificial intelligence-enabled technology services that support federal and defense missions. The Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Artificial Intelligence Summit on March 18 will bring together federal and GovCon lea...
Beavercreek, Ohio-based FTI Defense has appointed Matt Salter, a government technology industry veteran, as chief growth officer. FTI Defense CEO Jose Hidalgo welcomed Salter’s addition to the company’s senior executive team in a statement published Tuesday. “Matt’s skills and experience will be instrumental in accelerating t...
Government agencies must ensure they have the right level of infrastructure to get the most out of the artificial intelligence systems they acquire A top OpenAI executive said at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 GovCon Executive Leadership Summit that if public sector professionals want AI to do more than simple tasks, they need to get...
