AeroVironment has tapped Robert “Rob” Smith as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Smith’s appointment, which will become official April 13, underscores AV’s focus on scaling production and strengthening supply chain capabilities to meet growing demand, the global defense technology company said Thurs...
Lentech has appointed longtime executive Mike Majarov as chief innovation and information technology officer, signaling a push to scale its technology strategy as the company expands its footprint in cloud, cybersecurity and digital modernization. Majarov will oversee enterprise architecture, infrastructure and emerging technology development, inclu...
BigBear.ai has named Jo Ann Bjornson as chief human resources officer and Alex Thompson as chief corporate affairs officer. The new leadership appointments will support expansion and innovation, the McLean-based defense technology firm said Wednesday. Who Is Jo Ann Bjornson? Bjornson brings more than 25 years of human resources leader...
Amy Hogan has been elevated to chief information officer of Exostar. She becomes the firm’s first CIO in its 26-year history, the Herndon, Virginia-based company said Thursday. What Will Amy Hogan Oversee as CIO? Hogan’s promotion supports Exostar’s expansion under Arlington Capital Partners. She will lead enterprise IT, ...
Cybersecurity and compliance firm Summit 7 has added four executives — Kevin Boucher, Shane Shipley, Armando Ordonez and Amanda Patterson — to its leadership team to support growth initiatives. The leadership expansion at Summit 7 comes as the government contracting community continues to focus on cybersecurity and compliance priorities....
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...
