Amentum Appoints Darren Burton as Chief People Officer

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Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has appointed Darren Burton as Chief People Officer, effective immediately. Burton will oversee talent strategy and management for the company's 53,000 employees across 80 countries. He brings over 20 years of experience and previously served as chief people officer at Eightfold AI, vice chair of human resources at KPMG, and VP of HR at Raytheon. At Raytheon, he managed HR strategies for a $6 billion organization with 16,000 employees and led HR efforts for multiple acquisitions. Burton holds a BA in sociology from the University of Oswego and a master's in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.

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• Global workforce presence with 53,000 employees across 80 countries
• Appointment of experienced executive with track record in managing large-scale operations
• New CPO brings expertise in M&A HR integration from previous roles

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CHANTILLY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) today announced the appointment of Darren Burton as Chief People Officer, effective immediately.

Darren Burton (Photo: Business Wire)

Burton will lead all aspects of the company’s talent strategy and talent management that supports a diverse global workforce. Amentum, with 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents, is a global leader in providing advanced engineering and technology solutions for the United States, the U.K. and other allied nations, as well as commercial markets.

“Darren brings over two decades of experience in proven strategies designed to attract and motivate top talent to thrive in competitive and disruptive business environments,” said John Heller, Chief Executive Officer of Amentum. “We welcome him to our senior leadership team where he will play an integral role leading the employee experience through talent management, employee engagement, and performance development.”

Most recently, Darren served as the chief people officer at Eightfold AI, an AI-based talent intelligence platform provider. Prior to that, he served as the vice chair of human resources of KPMG and a member of its management committee. Darren was also a member of the board of directors of KPMG U.S. Foundation Inc., a public charity committed to workforce development and community sustainability. Before KPMG, he was a senior HR executive at the Raytheon Company, most recently serving as vice president of human resources and security for Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services Company where he oversaw all HR strategies and initiatives for the $6 billion organization’s 16,000 employees and led HR efforts for more than ten acquisitions. Prior to Raytheon, Darren served in human resources leadership roles for IBM.

“I’m excited to join Amentum at such a landmark time,” said Darren. “I look forward to the challenge of harmonizing and improving the employee journey while attracting innovative talent to this newly merged, leading global solutions provider.”

Burton earned a BA with honors in sociology from the University of Oswego and a master’s degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.

About Amentum
Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, inclusion and well-being are integral to success. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.

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FAQ

Who is the new Chief People Officer of Amentum (NYSE: AMTM)?

Darren Burton has been appointed as Amentum's Chief People Officer, effective immediately.

What is Darren Burton's previous work experience before joining Amentum (NYSE: AMTM)?

Burton previously served as chief people officer at Eightfold AI, vice chair of human resources at KPMG, and VP of HR at Raytheon where he managed HR strategies for a $6 billion organization.

How many employees does Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) currently have globally?

Amentum has 53,000 employees working across approximately 80 countries on all 7 continents.