ManTech Announces Leadership Succession and New Board of Directors

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ManTech announces leadership changes as Kevin M. Phillips transitions to Chairman of the Board, retiring as CEO and President. Matt Tait, the current COO, is appointed as the new CEO and President. This leadership shift is effective immediately, highlighting Tait's integral role in executing strategic plans with Phillips over the past four years. The changes coincide with ManTech's partnership with Carlyle, aiming to enhance business operations.

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• Matt Tait's appointment as CEO is expected to bring fresh perspectives and continuity in leadership.
• Tait has extensive experience from Accenture and a strong understanding of customer needs.

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• Transitioning leadership may raise concerns regarding continuity and potential experience gaps.

Kevin M. Phillips Appointed Chairman of the Board; Matt Tait, Current COO, Appointed Chief Executive Officer and President

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of innovative technologies and solutions for mission-critical national security programs, today announced that Kevin M. Phillips will retire as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President and will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Matt Tait, Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Phillips as CEO and President and will join the ManTech Board of Directors. These changes take effect immediately.

“It has been a privilege to lead ManTech and I am humbled by the dedication, innovation and collaboration that have made ManTech a company that people admire and trust,” said Phillips. “Matt has been an integral member of our leadership team and my partner over the last four years in developing and executing our strategic plans. As ManTech begins its next chapter in partnership with Carlyle, I am confident that Matt brings the executive skills and experience to continue advancing our business with an ever-present commitment to excellence. I look forward to working closely with Matt and actively supporting ManTech’s ongoing success in my new role as Chairman.”

About Matt Tait
Tait joined ManTech in June 2018 and most recently served as ManTech’s Chief Operating Officer, responsible for leading the company’s global business strategies that enable ManTech to deliver differentiated solutions at speed to meet the sophisticated needs of the company’s diverse customer base. Under Tait’s leadership, ManTech expanded and repositioned the company’s Intelligence, Federal Civilian and Department of Defense businesses to align with the company’s strategy of Bringing Digital to the Mission®. Before joining ManTech, Tait spent two decades with Accenture, where he led key initiatives that transformed IT performance for customers across the federal civilian, intelligence and defense sectors. He is a veteran, having served for 10 years in the U.S. Navy, after graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy.

“I am honored to assume the CEO role and am energized by the opportunities to advance our leadership position and deliver even stronger outcomes for our customers,” said Tait. “Since joining ManTech in 2018, I have worked alongside some of the best and most innovative talent in the industry and I am excited to be at the forefront of what comes next for our team. I am grateful for the support of Kevin and Carlyle and for their entrusting me to lead ManTech. I look forward to working closely with them as we seamlessly execute this leadership succession.”

“Kevin has guided ManTech through an extraordinary transformation in providing government customers with innovative solutions and digital capabilities, and we are thrilled that he will continue to be a guiding force as Chairman,” said Dayne Baird, a Managing Director at Carlyle. “As Kevin steps into this new role, we are fortunate to have an established leader of Matt’s caliber to succeed him as part of this planned transition. We have had the opportunity to work closely with Matt over the last several months, and he has proven to be an outstanding leader with a deep understanding of customer missions and the emerging trends shaping our industry.”

New Board of Directors
In connection with the completion of ManTech’s transaction with Carlyle, the Company has established a new Board of Directors. The members of the Board include:

• Kevin Phillips, Chairman: Current Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer and President of ManTech;
• Dayne Baird, Director: Managing Director at Carlyle, who leads the firm’s efforts in the government services sector;
• Brian Bernasek, Director: Managing Director and Co-Head of U.S. Buyout and Growth at Carlyle;
• Mary Bush, Director: President of Bush International, LLC, former Managing Director of the Federal Housing Finance Board, and former Founder of the International Finance Department at Fannie Mae;
• Jonathan Darby, Director: Former Director of Operations of the NSA/Central Security Service (CSS);
• Ian Fujiyama, Director: Managing Director and Head of Global Aerospace and Government Services at Carlyle;
• Beth Kimber, Director: Two-Six Technologies Vice President for Intelligence Community Strategy and Former Deputy Director of CIA for Operations;
• Tom Rabaut, Director: Carlyle Operating Executive, Deputy Chairman of AUSA, former CEO of United Defense, and graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point;
• Matt Tait, Director: Incoming Chief Executive Officer and President of ManTech;
• William Varner, Director: Former President of ManTech’s Mission, Cyber & Intelligence Solutions Group.

About ManTech
ManTech provides mission-focused technology solutions and services for U.S. defense, intelligence and federal civilian agencies. In business more than 54 years, we excel in full-spectrum cyber, data collection & analytics, enterprise IT, systems engineering and software application development solutions that support national and homeland security. Additional information on ManTech can be found at www.mantech.com 

Media Contact:
Sheila S. Blackwell
ManTech
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Sheila.Blackwell@ManTech.com 

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FAQ

Who has been appointed as the new CEO of ManTech?

Matt Tait has been appointed as the new CEO and President of ManTech.

What position will Kevin M. Phillips hold after stepping down as CEO?

Kevin M. Phillips will transition to the role of Chairman of the Board.

When did the leadership changes at ManTech take effect?

The leadership changes took effect immediately on October 3, 2022.

What is Matt Tait's background prior to joining ManTech?

Matt Tait previously spent two decades at Accenture and served in the U.S. Navy.

How are the leadership changes related to Carlyle?

The changes coincide with ManTech's partnership with Carlyle, aimed at enhancing business operations.