Leidos Appoints Elizabeth Porter to Health Group President

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On August 3, 2020, Leidos announced the appointment of Elizabeth Porter as Health Group President, effective immediately. Reporting to Chairman and CEO Roger Krone, Porter will oversee a $2 billion business with 7,500 employees focused on transforming patient care and healthcare operations. She has been acting president since March 9, and her experience includes leadership roles at Lockheed Martin. Krone emphasized her strong track record in driving growth, noting her expertise will be crucial as the health market evolves.

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• Elizabeth Porter's appointment brings fresh leadership to a $2 billion business, enhancing the executive team.
• Porter has demonstrated a proven track record in driving growth and operational success.

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• Change in leadership may create a temporary disruption during the transition period.

RESTON, Va., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500^® science and technology leader, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth (Liz) Porter to Health Group President, effective immediately. Porter will report to Chairman and CEO Roger Krone.

The Health Group is a $2 billion, 7,500-person business with deep technology and life sciences expertise that transforms patient care, as well as provider and payer operations. As group president, Porter will have responsibility for all Health Group activities, including new business growth, technology development and thought leadership.

"Our strong bench of talent is one of many things that makes Leidos great and we are thrilled to add Liz to our executive team," said Krone. "Through her experience leading operations for the Civil Group, and recently as acting president of the Health Group, Liz has demonstrated a track record of driving our business and generating growth. As the health market continues to expand and evolve, we are fortunate to leverage her expertise going forward."

Liz Porter has been serving as acting group president since March 9 and previously served as operation manager for the Civil Group's Federal Energy & Environment business. Her experience spans critical infrastructure system engineering and technology, business development, and program management including several leadership roles at Lockheed Martin. She is a graduate of Villanova University with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and earned her MBA from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.

Liz is a proud military spouse and serves on the Industrial Advisory Board to the Engineering Department at Villanova University. She also serves on the board of the American Red Cross of the National Capital Region and is a member of the Healthcare Leadership Council.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 37,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Statements in this announcement, other than historical data and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 3, 2020, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Contact:	Melissa Lee Dueñas
	(571) 526-6850
	Duenasml@leidos.com
	Thomas Doheny
	(571) 474-4735
	dohenyt@leidos.com

 

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FAQ

Who is the new Health Group President of Leidos?

Elizabeth Porter has been appointed as the new Health Group President.

When did Elizabeth Porter start her role at Leidos?

Elizabeth Porter was appointed effective August 3, 2020.

What is the value of Leidos' Health Group?

Leidos' Health Group is valued at $2 billion.

What experience does Elizabeth Porter bring to her new position?

Elizabeth Porter has experience leading operations in the Civil Group and has held leadership roles at Lockheed Martin.

How many employees are in Leidos' Health Group?

Leidos' Health Group consists of 7,500 employees.