As a former CEO of a major utility company and senior executive in numerous energy companies, Mr. Shapard demonstrated a strong track record of successfully deploying large-scale systems, cybersecurity protocols and advanced sustainable technologies, which enable him to effectively oversee Leidos’ technological offerings, operations and strategic leadership in sustainable solutions for clients.

His decades of leadership in the highly regulated energy and utility industries also provided him with a deep understanding of federal and state regulatory environments, procurement and compliance requirements, and strategic partnerships with government entities and public policy.

Mr. Shapard also has deep expertise in corporate finance, financial risk management, capital markets, investments and capital allocation strategies from his executive financial leadership roles, including his service as CFO of several public companies. He brings experience in managing corporate M&A, having overseen Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s 2018 majority-stake sale to Sempra Energy and Ultramar Diamond Shamrock’s restructuring and other strategic initiatives that supported its merger with Valero Energy, creating one of the largest oil refiners in the country at that time.