RESTON,
Va., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos
(NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 innovation company,
announced that Tina Jonas has been
appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective
September 25, 2024. She will also
join the Board's Audit and Finance Committee.
Jonas is a recognized expert in military, defense and aerospace
issues. Her background includes transformational leadership,
strategy and planning, business development, operations, finance
and technology deployment at the highest levels in the U.S.
government and commercial sectors.
"Tina Jonas brings extensive
defense and aerospace leadership experience in both government and
industry to the Leidos Board of Directors," said Leidos CEO
Tom Bell. "Her insights will be
invaluable as we work to support our critical customer missions and
our nation's warfighters. We're confident her contributions will
help continue to drive innovation and growth for our organization,
and we're honored to welcome her to the board."
"With Tina's distinguished career spanning top roles at key
agencies, on Capitol Hill and in the commercial sector, she brings
extensive expertise and strategic vision to Leidos," said Leidos
Chair Bob Shapard. "Her leadership
will be instrumental as we navigate an evolving landscape and
continue to innovate."
Jonas joins Leidos with more than 20 years of experience in the
federal government, including serving as Undersecretary of Defense
(Comptroller) for the Department of Defense, assistant director and
chief financial officer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Financial Management and
senior analyst with the Office of Management and Budget and the
House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.
Following her government service, she held executive positions
in the aerospace and defense industry, including at United
Technologies, Sikorsky Aircraft, and UnitedHealth Group
Incorporated. Jonas serves on the board of Virgin Galactic
Holdings, Inc. and Centrus Energy Corporation. Jonas previously
served on several boards including Airbus Group North America and
the Aerospace Corporation among others.
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company
rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national
security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000
collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers
in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston,
Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of
approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year
ended December 29, 2023. For more information,
visit www.leidos.com.
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