Strategic Cyber Operations Expert Raynor Dahlquist Rejoins Booz Allen Hamilton

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Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) has reappointed Raynor Dahlquist as senior vice president to spearhead the firm’s national cyber strategy. With over 20 years of experience, Dahlquist will lead cyber operations supporting defense and intelligence communities. She previously directed public sector capture management at Palo Alto Networks and has a history of cyber leadership at Booz Allen. The firm emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to tackle evolving cybersecurity challenges and enhance U.S. national cyber capabilities.

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• Reappointment of Raynor Dahlquist as senior vice president strengthens leadership in cybersecurity.
• Dahlquist's extensive experience enhances Booz Allen's capability to provide advanced cyber solutions.
• Focus on expanding U.S. national cyber capabilities aligns with increasing demand for cybersecurity.

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Raynor Dahlquist to help lead Booz Allen’s national cyber strategy

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) announced today that strategic cyber operations expert Raynor Dahlquist has rejoined the firm as a senior vice president within the firm’s national security business to help lead Booz Allen’s national cyber strategy. As a senior cyber executive leading Booz Allen’s Full-Spectrum Cyber Operations business supporting the defense and intelligence communities, Dahlquist oversees teams across the firm’s defense and national security businesses, delivering a full spectrum of cyber solutions to protect against advanced adversaries.

“Raynor’s extensive and multifaceted background in strategic cyber operations and policy will be an asset to our clients as we deliver a full spectrum of cyber solutions to transform U.S. national cyber capabilities,” said Judi Dotson, executive vice president and leader of Booz Allen’s national security business. “We are thrilled to have a driven leader like Raynor return to Booz Allen, as she will be a critical part of our firmwide efforts to expand the nation’s global competitive advantage and take a stand against its adversaries.”

Dahlquist has more than 20 years of experience focused on technical delivery of solutions and programs. She rejoins Booz Allen after leading public sector capture management at the cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks. In her previous role at Booz Allen, Dahlquist served as a cyber and technology leader in the firm’s defense and strategic innovation businesses, where she developed and integrated cyber capabilities across markets, led cyber investments, and directed hiring and training of the firm’s cyber talent. She also previously directed the Booz Allen Cyber Solutions Network capability, which was established to support client-facing delivery of solutions in network infrastructure, development of solutions and tools, and demonstrating capabilities for clients.

“As cyber attacks continue to grow in complexity, reach, and velocity, cybersecurity has become increasingly critical to the resilience of the nation and its allies,” said Dahlquist. “I love that Booz Allen takes an interdisciplinary approach to meeting the field’s ever-changing needs with our collective ingenuity and tradecraft, built on years of full-spectrum cyber mission delivery. I’m excited to again work alongside our amazing teams and partners to help our clients solve mission-critical challenges.”

Earlier in her career, Dahlquist directed teams focused on infrastructure protection, product development, and domestic and international market expansion at VeriSign, Inc., Intuit, and Transamerica Financial Services. Dahlquist also serves on the board of associates at Randolph-Macon College and Mobile Hope of Loudoun County, Virginia. She is a founding member of Chief in Washington, DC, a national network dedicated to helping women leaders strengthen their leadership journey.

Learn more about Booz Allen’s vision for bolder cybersecurity strategy, operations, and solutions, and the firm’s long history of supporting U.S. government work in cyber defense and offense.

About Booz Allen Hamilton

For more than 100 years, military, government, and business leaders have turned to Booz Allen Hamilton to solve their most complex problems. As a consulting firm with experts in analytics, digital solutions, engineering, and cyber, we help organizations transform. We are a key partner on some of the most innovative programs for governments worldwide and trusted by its most sensitive agencies. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients, using a mission-first approach to choose the right strategy and technology to help them realize their vision.

With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our firm employs approximately 29,500 people globally as of December 31, 2021 and had revenue of $7.9 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2021. To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com. (NYSE: BAH)

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FAQ

Who has been appointed to lead Booz Allen's national cyber strategy?

Raynor Dahlquist has been appointed as senior vice president to lead Booz Allen's national cyber strategy.

What is Raynor Dahlquist's experience in cybersecurity?

Raynor Dahlquist has over 20 years of experience in technical delivery of cybersecurity solutions and programs.

What is Booz Allen's focus in cybersecurity operations?

Booz Allen focuses on delivering full-spectrum cyber solutions to protect against advanced adversaries.

How will Dahlquist's appointment impact Booz Allen Hamilton?

Dahlquist's appointment is expected to strengthen Booz Allen's ability to tackle complex cybersecurity challenges and enhance U.S. national cyber capabilities.