Public Affairs Veteran Brian Hale Joins Booz Allen

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Brian Hale joins Booz Allen Hamilton as vice president of public relations

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• Hale's extensive experience in strategic communications and cybersecurity will enhance Booz Allen's industry leadership
• His appointment will help strengthen the company's market position and engage with key stakeholders

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MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced today that Brian Hale has joined the firm as vice president of public relations. Hale brings more than 25 years of experience working as a strategic communications leader across federal law enforcement, national intelligence agencies, and the private sector.

As a seasoned advisor on topics including strategic communications, issues management, media relations, cybersecurity and public affairs, Hale will help Booz Allen further enhance its industry leadership and respected reputation among key stakeholders, positioning the company for success as it accelerates into its VoLT (Velocity, Leadership, Technology) strategy. He was most recently a managing director for cybersecurity at FTI Consulting, responsible for providing strategic counsel and crisis response communications for corporate clients.

“In a dynamic and fast-paced environment, Booz Allen continues to build for the future,” said Nancy Laben, executive vice president and leader of Booz Allen’s corporate affairs department. “Brian’s extensive experience communicating across public and private sectors will be a tremendous asset as we further strengthen the company’s market position and engage with our most important audiences on critical issues at the intersection of mission and technology.”

Prior to FTI, Hale served as assistant director in the FBI Office of Public Affairs, where he provided counsel for FBI leadership on strategic matters and directed the global communications response for high-stakes national security issues. Earlier in his career, he led Public Affairs teams for the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Hale began his career as a field and associate producer for ABC News programs 20/20 and Primetime, where his work was nominated for multiple News Emmys and a Peabody Award.

“Building on more than a century of success, Booz Allen is at an exciting moment as the company looks to the future with vision, innovation and purpose,” said Hale. “I am looking forward to working with leaders across the business to help drive the company’s next era.”

Hale holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Kentucky.

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About Booz Allen Hamilton
Trusted to transform missions with the power of tomorrow’s technologies, Booz Allen Hamilton advances the nation’s most critical civil, defense, and national security priorities. We lead, invest, and invent where it’s needed most—at the forefront of complex missions, using innovation to define the future. We combine our in-depth expertise in AI and cybersecurity with leading-edge technology and engineering practices to deliver impactful solutions. Combining more than 100 years of strategic consulting expertise with the perspectives of diverse talent, we ensure results by integrating technology with an enduring focus on our clients. We’re first to the future—moving missions forward to realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World^®.

With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our firm employs more than 32,600 people globally as of June 30, 2023 and had revenue of $9.3 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2023. To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com. (NYSE: BAH)

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