– UK, Farnborough – QinetiQ Group plc (LON: QQ) announced the appointment of Roger Krone to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective from 8 January 2025.
“Roger has extensive and transformational leadership experience in defence and security which will be invaluable as QinetiQ continues to develop and grow in the US market. His nine-year tenure leading Leidos was exemplified by the company’s transformation and growth including a focus on culture and responsible business. Roger’s deep knowledge of our industry, the US market and significant experience as a non-executive director will further strengthen the expertise of the Board and I am delighted to welcome him to QinetiQ.” siad Board chair, Neil Johnson.
Roger Krone will also become Senior US Independent Non-Executive Director and join the Audit, Nominations, Remuneration, and Risk & Security Committees.
About Roger Krone
Roger Krone is a US citizen and brings extensive leadership and operational experience, including as Chairman and CEO of Leidos Holdings, Inc. from 2014 to until his retirement in 2023. He also held numerous senior leadership roles at The Boeing Company and General Dynamics. He is a Lear Corporation Director and the Boy Scouts of America President and CEO.
Roger Krone served as the Chairman and CEO of Leidos Holdings, Inc. from 2014 until his retirement in 2023. Previously, he has served as a Director of BorgWarner Inc. and Mercury Systems Inc., and as President of Network and Space Systems for The Boeing Company from 2006 to 2014. He also held various senior program management and finance positions at Boeing, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, and General Dynamics Corporation.
He is a Certified Public Accountant and has a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington,n, and a Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Business.
About QinetiQ
QinetiQ is an integrated global defense and security company focused on mission-led innovation. QinetiQ employs more than 8,50highly skilleded people, committed to creating new ways of protecting what matters most; testing technologies, systems, and processes to make sure they meet operational needs; and enabling customers to deploy new and enhanced capabilities with the assurance they will deliver the performance required.
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