RESTON, Va., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- QinetiQ North
America (QNA) today announced the appointment of Gary Slack as president and chief operating
officer. Slack joined the company in August 2012 as executive vice president and chief
financial officer, and will continue to serve as CFO on an interim
basis.
Prior to joining QNA, Slack spent 13 years with BAE Systems,
last serving as the president of the company's U.S. Combat Systems
business where he directed operations involving more than 9,000
employees across 16 states.
"Gary will continue to serve as a key member of the QNA
executive leadership team," said JD Crouch, Chief Executive Officer
of QinetiQ North America. "With his broad skill-set and experience
successfully leading large operations, he will be a key asset to us
as we continue to improve our business operations in an
increasingly more competitive market."
Prior to joining BAE Systems, Slack was the director of group
finance for TRW's Systems and Information Technology Group. He has
also held positions at BDM International, Inc., Honeywell Federal
Systems, Inc. and the Virginia Department of Taxation.
Slack holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business
administration from Longwood University
and is a certified public accountant.
About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group
plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange
(LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North
America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive
services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on
U.S. government and commercial customers. Its engineers,
scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products
and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven,
reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing
demands of national defense, homeland security and information
assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information
visit www.qinetiq-na.com and join our conversation at
www.facebook.com/qinetiqna.
Contact:
Katerina Paskaris
703-752-6528
Katerina.paskaris@QinetiQ-NA.com
SOURCE QinetiQ North America