Executive Moves

The Professional Services Council has elected Michael LaRouche, CEO of Serco North America and a two-time Wash100 awardee, and four other new members to its board of directors for 2026. PSC said Thursday LaRouche and other board members will serve three-year terms, providing policy oversight and guiding the council’s direction. Who Is Michael LaRouche? LaRouche […] More

Unissant has appointed Alka Bhave as chief operating officer and general manager of national security. She will oversee operations across the enterprise and lead growth efforts in the company’s national security portfolio, Unissant said Tuesday. “Every leader we’ve added to our team has increased our ability to scale responsibly, enhance delivery excellence, and support our customers with […] More

SES Space & Defense has appointed Joanne Isham, a retired CIA senior executive, as a member of its board of directors. The company said Monday Isham joins Billy Bingham, CEO of BB Technical Solutions, and Roger Teague, a retired U.S. Air Force major general, on the board. “Joanne is a remarkable leader whose strategic insight, […] More

Wesco International’s board of directors has appointed David Wajsgras as an independent director, adding an executive who has led major defense, aerospace and communications organizations. The appointment, announced by Wajsgras in a LinkedIn post on Tuesday, takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. “I’m honored to join the board of directors of Wesco International, a global leader […] More

Michael Herrington, former CEO of Tsymmetry, has joined government services provider Aretum as defense sector lead. Aretum CEO Rohit Gupta, a 2025 Wash100 Award winner, said in a company press release that Herrington brings a “unique blend of defense domain expertise, global leadership, people management and organizational stewardship talents,” enabling the company’s expansion and the […] More

Sonu Singh, a government technology expert, has joined Allocore’s board of directors. Allocore CEO Bill Webner, a two-time Wash100 winner, said in a company press release posted Wednesday that Singh will be instrumental to the company’s growth. “Sonu brings a wealth of experience shaping and leading fast-growing businesses,” Webner commented. “He has an innate ability […] More

D-Wave Quantum has formed a government–focused business unit and appointed longtime government contracting executive Jack Sears to lead it as vice president of U.S. government business solutions. Sears will oversee go-to-market strategy, application development and product support tailored to federal customers, with responsibilities covering secure systems designed to meet federal requirements, D-Wave said Tuesday. Who […] More

Knox Systems has appointed John Zangardi, a senior cybersecurity executive and a two-time Wash100 awardee, as a strategic adviser. The company said Tuesday Zangardi will advise federal agencies and software-as-a-service vendors on secure cloud and artificial intelligence adoption, board-level governance frameworks and enterprise risk management. Zangardi’s “strategic insight in cybersecurity, cloud transformation and enterprise operations […] More

Melissa Ewell, a U.S. Navy and special operations community veteran with over 20 years of leadership experience, will be joining Kpler’s global defense and intelligence team in January. “As our team continues to scale across Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian markets, Melissa will play a key role in navigating the complex, classified environments where Kpler’s […] More

Voyager Technologies has appointed John Baum as executive vice president for strategy and advanced concepts. What Experience Does John Baum Bring to Voyager? Baum most recently served as vice president of business development at Vast, Voyager said Monday. From 2022 to 2024, he was the director of philanthropy for the Polaris program, supporting the Inspiration4 […] More

Aptima has unveiled a refreshed brand and appointed a new board of directors as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary, positioning itself for its next phase of growth in human-artificial intelligence teaming and mission-ready defense technologies. The Massachusetts-based firm said the rebrand reflects its transition from a research-focused startup into a national security technology company […] More

Babel Street has appointed Maura Burns, former chief operating officer of the CIA and a Wash100 winner, to its board of advisers. The company said Tuesday that she will guide efforts to deliver national security mission needs and build partnerships across the intelligence and defense sectors. What Were Maura Burns’ Roles at the CIA? Burns […] More