KBR Appoints Sonia Galindo as General Counsel
KBR announced the appointment of Sonia Galindo as Executive Vice President and General Counsel on October 25, 2021. She brings extensive legal experience from her previous roles at FLIR Systems and Rosetta Stone, along with a solid background in public and private sectors. KBR's CEO, Stuart Bradie, emphasized Ms. Galindo's leadership skills and legal knowledge, which are expected to guide the company in maintaining high ethical standards. This leadership change aims to bolster KBR's strategic growth and operational objectives.
- Strong leadership addition with extensive legal background.
- Potential for enhanced corporate governance and ethical standards.
- Potential continuity risks in leadership transition.
HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the appointment of Sonia Galindo as Executive Vice President and General Counsel.
Ms. Galindo joins KBR from FLIR Systems, Inc. (now, Teledyne F LLC, a subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies), a global technology company with applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets, where she served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary, and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. Prior to FLIR, Ms. Galindo served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Rosetta Stone Inc., an education technology software company.
She has also held roles of increasing responsibility in the public and private sector including at the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., and McCormick & Company, Inc.
"I am pleased to welcome Sonia to KBR's Executive Leadership Team," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and Chief Executive Officer. "Her extensive knowledge of the global legal landscape, coupled with her strong leadership skills, will help guide KBR in accordance with our high ethical standard. We are excited to add such a talented leader to the team and her deep understanding of the law will be indispensable as we continue to grow and execute on our long-term objectives."
Ms. Galindo earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, formerly John Marshall Law School, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hood College for Women.
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