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Leidos appoints Adam Clarke chief executive for Leidos UK & Europe

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Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) has appointed Adam Clarke as the new chief executive of Leidos U.K. & Europe, effective March 31, 2025. Clarke brings over 20 years of experience in aerospace, defence and security sectors, replacing Eric Freeman who will return to the U.S. after facilitating the transition.

Clarke previously served as U.K. managing director for Leonardo's helicopters division and held various senior positions during his two-decade tenure there, including strategy and competitive analysis director for the electronics division. He holds a master's degree in manufacturing engineering and operations management from the University of Nottingham and an MBA from INSEAD Business School.

According to Vicki Schmanske, Leidos Commercial & International Sector president, Clarke's appointment aligns with the company's focus on programme excellence and strategic growth for their U.K. operations, particularly in defence logistics modernization and mission software development.

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) ha nominato Adam Clarke come nuovo amministratore delegato di Leidos U.K. & Europe, con effetto dal 31 marzo 2025. Clarke porta con sé oltre 20 anni di esperienza nei settori aerospaziale, della difesa e della sicurezza, sostituendo Eric Freeman, che tornerà negli Stati Uniti dopo aver facilitato la transizione.

Clarke ha precedentemente ricoperto il ruolo di direttore generale per la divisione elicotteri di Leonardo nel Regno Unito e ha ricoperto varie posizioni senior durante il suo ventennale incarico, tra cui quella di direttore della strategia e analisi competitiva per la divisione elettronica. Ha conseguito un master in ingegneria della produzione e gestione delle operazioni presso l'Università di Nottingham e un MBA presso la INSEAD Business School.

Secondo Vicki Schmanske, presidente del settore Commerciale e Internazionale di Leidos, la nomina di Clarke si allinea con l'obiettivo dell'azienda di eccellere nei programmi e di crescere strategicamente per le loro operazioni nel Regno Unito, in particolare nella modernizzazione della logistica della difesa e nello sviluppo di software per missioni.

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) ha nombrado a Adam Clarke como el nuevo director ejecutivo de Leidos U.K. & Europe, con efecto a partir del 31 de marzo de 2025. Clarke aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en los sectores aeroespacial, de defensa y de seguridad, reemplazando a Eric Freeman, quien regresará a EE. UU. después de facilitar la transición.

Clarke se desempeñó anteriormente como director general del Reino Unido para la división de helicópteros de Leonardo y ocupó varios puestos de alto nivel durante su carrera de dos décadas allí, incluido el de director de estrategia y análisis competitivo para la división de electrónica. Tiene una maestría en ingeniería de fabricación y gestión de operaciones de la Universidad de Nottingham y un MBA de la INSEAD Business School.

Según Vicki Schmanske, presidenta del sector Comercial e Internacional de Leidos, la designación de Clarke está alineada con el enfoque de la empresa en la excelencia de programas y el crecimiento estratégico de sus operaciones en el Reino Unido, particularmente en la modernización de la logística de defensa y el desarrollo de software para misiones.

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS)는 Adam Clarke를 2025년 3월 31일부로 Leidos U.K. & Europe의 새로운 CEO로 임명했습니다. Clarke는 항공우주, 방위 및 보안 분야에서 20년 이상의 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 전환을 돕고 미국으로 돌아갈 Eric Freeman을 대신하게 됩니다.

Clarke는 이전에 레오나르도의 헬리콥터 부문에서 영국 관리 이사를 역임했으며, 그곳에서 20년 이상 다양한 고위직을 맡아왔습니다. 전자 부문의 전략 및 경쟁 분석 이사로도 활동했습니다. 그는 노팅엄 대학교에서 제조 공학 및 운영 관리 석사 학위를 취득했으며, INSEAD 비즈니스 스쿨에서 MBA를 받았습니다.

Vicki Schmanske에 따르면, Leidos 상업 및 국제 부문 사장은 Clarke의 임명이 방위 물류 현대화 및 미션 소프트웨어 개발과 같은 영국 운영의 프로그램 우수성과 전략적 성장을 위한 회사의 초점과 일치한다고 말했습니다.

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) a nommé Adam Clarke comme nouveau directeur général de Leidos U.K. & Europe, à compter du 31 mars 2025. Clarke apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans les secteurs de l'aérospatiale, de la défense et de la sécurité, remplaçant Eric Freeman qui retournera aux États-Unis après avoir facilité la transition.

Clarke a précédemment occupé le poste de directeur général pour la division hélicoptères de Leonardo au Royaume-Uni et a occupé divers postes de direction au cours de ses deux décennies là-bas, y compris celui de directeur de la stratégie et de l'analyse concurrentielle pour la division électronique. Il détient un master en ingénierie de fabrication et gestion des opérations de l'Université de Nottingham et un MBA de la INSEAD Business School.

Selon Vicki Schmanske, présidente du secteur Commercial et International de Leidos, la nomination de Clarke s'inscrit dans l'alignement de l'entreprise sur l'excellence des programmes et la croissance stratégique de ses opérations au Royaume-Uni, en particulier dans la modernisation de la logistique de défense et le développement de logiciels pour les missions.

Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) hat Adam Clarke als neuen Geschäftsführer von Leidos U.K. & Europe mit Wirkung zum 31. März 2025 ernannt. Clarke bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung und Sicherheit mit und ersetzt Eric Freeman, der nach der Übergabe in die USA zurückkehren wird.

Clarke war zuvor als Geschäftsführer für die Hubschraubersparte von Leonardo im Vereinigten Königreich tätig und hatte während seiner zweijährigen Amtszeit dort verschiedene leitende Positionen inne, darunter die des Direktors für Strategie und Wettbewerbsanalyse der Elektronikabteilung. Er hat einen Masterabschluss in Fertigungsingenieurwesen und Betriebsmanagement von der Universität Nottingham sowie einen MBA von der INSEAD Business School.

Laut Vicki Schmanske, Präsidentin des Commercial & International Sectors von Leidos, steht Clarkes Ernennung im Einklang mit dem Fokus des Unternehmens auf Programm-Exzellenz und strategisches Wachstum für die Aktivitäten im Vereinigten Königreich, insbesondere in der Modernisierung der Verteidigungslogistik und der Entwicklung von Missionssoftware.

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  • Appointment of experienced executive with 20+ years in aerospace, defence and security sectors
  • Strategic focus on programme excellence and growth in defence logistics modernization
  • Smooth leadership transition process with previous CEO facilitating handover
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LONDON, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) has selected Adam Clarke as chief executive of Leidos U.K. & Europe effective from 31 March 2025. Clarke brings more than 20 years of experience across aerospace, defence and security sectors to lead Leidos' European operations. He replaces Eric Freeman who is facilitating the transition before returning to the U.S. 

"Adam's focus on programme excellence and strategic growth aligns perfectly with our vision for our U.K. team," said Vicki Schmanske, Leidos Commercial & International Sector president. "I am confident Adam will help foster our culture of innovation and leverage our global talent to deliver defence logistics modernisation and enhanced mission software to accelerate customer success."

"Leidos is an innovative market leader in technology, and I am delighted to be given this opportunity to lead Leidos U.K. in this next chapter of unwavering commitment to our customers' missions," said Clarke.  

Prior to joining Leidos, Clarke was U.K. managing director for the helicopters division at Leonardo and held senior positions with the company for over two decades, including strategy and competitive analysis director for the electronics division.

Clarke holds a master's degree in manufacturing engineering and operations management from the University of Nottingham and a Master of Business Administration from the INSEAD Business School.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Leidos U.K. & Europe is a leading partner to the U.K. and Scottish governments supporting national security, defence and logistics programmes, as well as serving key clients in transportation and energy. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Media Contacts:

U.K. enquiries:

Vicki Cordon
+44 7855 862 834
vicki.cordon@uk.leidos.com

U.S. enquiries:

Brandon Ver Velde
+1 (571) 526-6257
brandon.p.vervelde@leidos.com

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SOURCE Leidos Holdings, Inc.

FAQ

When will Adam Clarke start as CEO of Leidos UK & Europe (LDOS)?

Adam Clarke will assume the role of CEO for Leidos UK & Europe on March 31, 2025.

What is Adam Clarke's previous experience before joining Leidos (LDOS)?

Clarke was UK managing director for Leonardo's helicopters division and held senior positions there for over 20 years, including strategy and competitive analysis director for the electronics division.

What are the main focus areas for Leidos UK (LDOS) under Adam Clarke's leadership?

The focus will be on programme excellence, strategic growth, defence logistics modernization, and enhanced mission software development.

Who is Adam Clarke replacing as Leidos UK & Europe CEO (LDOS)?

Clarke is replacing Eric Freeman, who will return to the U.S. after facilitating the leadership transition.
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