Professional services and technical solutions provider Precise Systems has appointed Hank Vanderborght as chief operations officer. Vanderborght is a retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel whose military career includes deployments for operations such as Desert Thunder, Safe Departure and Iraqi Freedom One. Vanderborght took on his new role on Feb. 1, Precise Systems said. As COO,...
Battelle has appointed former Raytheon Technologies executive Chris Boynton as its new chief financial officer. Lou Von Thaer, president and CEO of the private nonprofit research organization, announced the appointment after a nationwide search. Boynton was CFO of Raytheon’s missiles and defense business segment. He previously served as vice president for the company’s enterprise services...
Inmarsat said CEO Rajeev Suri will step down from his position after the satellite company completes its sale to Viasat. Suri, who was nominated by the shareholder consortium that acquired Inmarsat in 2019, will join Viasat’s board of directors and play a role in ensuring the shift to the combined organization goes smoothly. Inmarsat Chair...
TransDigm Group has announced the upcoming retirement of Chief Operating Officer Jorge Valladares III and new executive appointments. According to TransDigm, Valladares will retire at the end of the company’s 2023 fiscal year after serving as COO for the past four years and will become a member of the board of directors. According to the...
The U.S. Navy has granted General Dynamics Electric Boat, a General Dynamics business unit, a contract modification worth $1.07 billion. The contract aims to provide long-lead-time material and advanced construction for Virginia-class fast-attack submarines. Currently engaged in constructing submarines under Block V of the class, Electric Boat will use the funds to procure crucial materials...
Professional services and technical solutions provider Precise Systems earlier this year appointed John Amsden, formerly the company’s senior vice president for strategy and growth, as chief strategic officer. Amsden took on his new role on Feb. 1, Precise Systems said. Amsden’s former employers include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, where he served as program manager for test...
Luis German, formerly of automotive electronics supplier Visteon, has joined Amentum as chief information officer, tasked to help drive the company’s business transformation and growth strategy. German, who has an extensive experience in technology transformation, oversaw IT functions as the CIO at Visteon, spearheading innovations and novel approaches to boost efficiency and productivity and managing...
NASA has chosen Blue Origin to develop a human landing system for its Artemis V mission to the moon, as part of its efforts to explore and prepare for future missions to Mars. Blue Origin will design, develop and test the Blue Moon lander to meet NASA’s requirements for regular expeditions to the lunar surface....
Science Applications International Corp. has made public the appointment of Toni Townes-Whitley as its CEO, effective Oct. 2. The 35-year global technology veteran will also join the SAIC board of directors upon assuming the role. She will succeed Nazzic Keene, who will step down from her position as CEO and from the SAIC board on...
Government contracting agency Aretum has named Darla Moon as chief financial officer. In her new role, Moon will be responsible for developing and implementing financial practices and reporting for the company and its subsidiaries. She brings over 25 years of experience and expertise in financial management, operations and strategic planning, including experience with all facets...
