As the countdown to 2011 begins, ExecutiveBiz brings you its third annual list of the Top 20 People to Watch. From government to industry, this year’s list highlights individuals focused, largely, on two critical fronts: in government, cost-efficiency and national security; on the industry side, new innovation — and the creation of new U.S. jobs [...]
Sterling Phillips has been appointed GTSI’s new chief executive officer and president. Chairman of GTSI’s Board of Directors John Toups said Sterling has a track record of growth in the government contracting industry. “For nearly three decades, GTSI has been focused on innovative technology solutions and services to its government customers,” Toups said. “Having a [...]
Present: CFO, QinetiQ North America since January 2006 Career highlights: Began career in public accounting; cut his teeth in federal contracting at BTG, where he served for seven years. In 2002, tapped as CFO of Apogen Technologies, later sold to QinetiQ North America. Personal: For the past 17 fall seasons, Weston has coached youth football [...]
When it comes to government contracting, women have arrived. Look at any major government contractor, and the proof’s in their executive ranks. But that ascent hasn’t come easily. It’s involved its share of hard work, of course, as well as the task of balancing other life pursuits. Recently, ExecutiveBiz asked some of the Washington, D.C., [...]
With the change in administration and push toward insourcing, every contract executive’s job just got a little tougher. Challenges abound: Faster turnaround time for proposals, tightening federal budgets, new compliance guidelines, plus increasing competition for talent and bids. Add to the mix contentious debate over the definition of “inherently governmental services” — a conundrum exacerbated [...]
Three years ago, having wrapped up service with the Department of Defense, Steve Cambone set out to find a company whose breadth of experience in national security matched his own. He found it at QinetiQ North America. Since joining the McLean, Va.-based provider of systems engineering, IT solutions, and technology development in 2007, Cambone has [...]
Four years ago, this month, Planning Systems Incorporated (PSI) was acquired by QinetiQ North America. It is now ready for the next stage in its growth as part of QinetiQ North America’s Technology Solutions Group (TSG). On the heels of this new chapter, ExecutiveBiz recently spoke with Alan Friedman, former PSI President and now Senior [...]
