Christopher Kubasik, chair and CEO of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), said the company plans to discontinue its merger and acquisition activity for the “foreseeable future” to strengthen its balance sheet and return all excess capital to shareholders. At the company’s investor day on Tuesday, Kubasik stated that the Melbourne, Florida-b...
Steve Harris, a more than two-decade Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) veteran, has been named president and general manager of the newly established public sector business unit at data science and analytics tools provider Alteryx. He will lead the development of go-to-market strategies for Alteryx Public Sector and establish strategic partnerships wit...
Harry Coker, a former senior executive at the CIA and the National Security Agency, has received confirmation from the Senate to serve as the nation’s second permanent national cyber director. He will lead the Office of the National Cyber Director and advise the president on developing policies and strategies for strengthening the U.S. cyberse...
Nokia has agreed to acquire Fenix Group, an Enlightenment Capital portfolio company, for an undisclosed sum as part of efforts to expand its portfolio of wireless offerings for defense customers. Fenix Group is a privately held company focused on developing 3rd Generation Partnership Project-based tactical communications systems that support militar...
John Hart, formerly senior vice president and chief growth officer at Valiant Integrated Services, has taken on the CGO role at digital transformation company Agile Defense. The more than 25-year industry veteran will oversee growth strategy initiatives and advance efforts to position Agile Defense as a leader in innovative technologies, the Reston,...
The satellite communications industry is undergoing a major transformation. With a growing commercial presence, rising geopolitical tensions and an intensifying race for technological dominance, the space domain is poised for dramatic innovation and discovery. Executive Mosaic spoke with Intelsat CEO Dave Wajsgras in a new video interview to find ...
Contemporary healthcare, despite technological advancements and innovation, can often be mired in confusing and duplicative processes for the user. That’s why the Department of Veterans Affairs is focusing on decreasing the size of questionnaires and simplifying their flagship smartphone app, VA Health and Benefits. Lauren Alexanderson, the agency...
The CEOs of Amentum and DLH Corp. and president of CGI‘s (NYSE: GIB) federal subsidiary have been named officers of the board of directors at the Professional Services Council. Zachary Parker, president, CEO and director at DLH, will perform duties as PSC board chair and John Heller, president and CEO of Amentum, will serve as...
Mick Jaggers, a 13-year Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) veteran, has been appointed chief operating officer at Epirus, a Torrance, California-based directed energy system manufacturer. Jaggers announced his new post Tuesday on LinkedIn and he assumed the role after serving as the company’s senior vice president and general manager for defense. Be...
Intelligent climate and energy solutions provider Carrier Global (NYSE: CARR) has entered into a definitive agreement with technology company Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) to sell its Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion. Carrier said Friday that the sale, which is set to close before the end of the third quarter of 2024, forms part of...
