Mr. Shanahan served as the 33rd Deputy Secretary of Defense. He served as Acting Secretary of Defense from January 1, 2019, to June 23, 2019. Mr. Shanahan helped lead the development of several key Department of Defense policies and strategies. Mr. Shanahan also championed several digital and technological advancements for the Department, including modernization in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and command, control and communication. In June 2018, Mr. Shanahan established the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center and published the Department’s Artificial intelligence Strategy. Mr. Shanahan was previously at The Boeing Company, where he served for over 30 years in various senior roles, including as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain & Operations, Senior Vice President of Commercial Airplane Programs, Vice President and General Manager of the 787 Dreamliner, Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Missile Defense Systems and Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Rotorcraft Systems.

Mr. Shanahan brings to our Board extensive experience as a senior leader in government, strategic planning background, extensive and in-depth knowledge of our industry, deep operational experience in aerospace and defense, significant public company board experience and broad expertise in cybersecurity, information technology, artificial intelligence, cyber operations and global security issues. He provides our Board with unique insights into key areas of our business as a provider of services and solutions to U.S. government customers, as well as international governments and broader commercial markets.