Leidos Names Maureen Waterston Chief Human Resources Officer

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Leidos (NYSE:LDOS) has appointed Maureen Waterston as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective March 1, 2022. Waterston will enhance the human capital strategy for Leidos' 43,000-employee workforce. She previously served as CHRO at Pratt & Whitney and has extensive HR experience in global roles at United Technologies Corporation and Otis Elevator. Leidos reported approximately $13.7 billion in annual revenues for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, and operates in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.

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• Appointment of a seasoned HR leader, Maureen Waterston, may improve company culture and employee engagement.
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RESTON, Va., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE^® 500 science and technology leader, today announced the appointment of Maureen Waterston as the company's new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Maureen will be responsible for implementing and enhancing the human capital strategy for Leidos' 43,000-employee global workforce.

"We're excited to welcome Maureen to the Leidos team and leverage her impressive background and expertise to enhance our HR strategy," said Leidos Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roger Krone. "Her excitement and commitment to our people will bring new innovations to serving our customers while building an industry-leading experience here at Leidos."

Waterston comes to Leidos from Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, where she served as CHRO. In that role, she oversaw several functions including talent, recruiting and development, employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits, and diversity and inclusion. Her 30 years of global experience include serving as head of human resources (HR) for United Technologies Corporation's (UTC) Building and Industrial Systems division, as well as VP HR, Asia for UTC's Climate, Controls & Security division in Shanghai, China. She was also CHRO for Otis Elevator and VP HR, South Asia for Otis Elevator's South Asia Pacific & Gulf Area division in Singapore. Waterston holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of New Brunswick and a master's degree in industrial relations from the University of Toronto. 

About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500^® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.  

Contact:             
Melissa Dueñas
(571) 526-6850
Melissa.L.Duenas@leidos.com

Thomas Doheny
(571) 474-4735
Dohenyt@leidos.com

Alyssa Pettus
(571) 992-5499
Alyssa.T.Pettus@leidos.com

 

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FAQ

What is Leidos' new HR strategy under Maureen Waterston?

Maureen Waterston will implement and enhance the human capital strategy for Leidos' global workforce of 43,000 employees.

When was Maureen Waterston appointed as CHRO of Leidos?

Maureen Waterston was appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer on March 1, 2022.

What was Leidos' revenue for the fiscal year 2021?

Leidos reported approximately $13.7 billion in annual revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

What prior experience does Maureen Waterston have?

Maureen Waterston previously served as CHRO at Pratt & Whitney and held HR leadership positions at United Technologies Corporation and Otis Elevator.

What is Leidos' primary focus as a company?

Leidos focuses on providing technology, engineering, and science solutions in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets.