LEONARDO DRS - Key Persons


Bill Lynn - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director
  • Member of the Boards of Accenture Federal Services

David W. Carey

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Carey has been a director since 2009, and a member of our Audit Committee since 2012. Since 2008, Mr. Carey has operated a consulting practice providing business development and strategic advice to U.S. and foreign firms engaged in defense and intelligence electronics. From 2005 to 2008, he was an Executive Director with Blackbird Technologies Inc., and from 2001 to 2005 served as Vice President, Information Assurance for Oracle Corporation where he built and directed Oracle's Information Assurance Center. Prior to 2001, Mr. Carey held several senior positions during a 32-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency including serving as Executive Director. In this capacity, he oversaw all of the Agency's strategic planning, budgetary, procurement, financial, logistics and research and development activities as well as day-to-day operations. In addition to serving on the board of DRS, Mr. Carey serves on the boards of OnPoint Consulting, Inc., Informatica Federal Operations Corp., and the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation Board. He previously served on the boards of ImageWare Systems, Inc. from 2006 to 2020 and Qinetiq North America from 2014 to 2019, and on the advisory board of Recorded Future Inc. from 2011 to 2019. Mr. Carey is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Delaware. We consider Mr. Carey's experience in key operational and leadership positions dealing with critical national security threats and challenges as a significant asset to our board. Mr. Carey is a proxy holder and was appointed to our board in accordance with the Commitment Letter. Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair of the Government Security Committee

Dr. Louis R. Brothers

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Member of the Audit Committee / Member of the Government Security Committee
  • Operating Partner at AE Industrial Partners
Dr. Brothers has been a director since January 2023. Dr. Brothers currently serves as an Operating Partner at AE Industrial Partners, bringing over 25 years of experience in the defense, government services and technology industries. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of AE Industrial Partners portfolio companies: American Pacific Corporation and Redwire. Prior to joining AE Industrial Partners in 2022, Dr. Brothers served as the CEO of BigBear.ai. He also held successive executive roles as the CTO of Peraton and a Principal with The Chertoff Group. Prior to that, he served as Under Secretary for Science and Technology at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, having been confirmed by the U.S. Senate in April 2014. From 2011 to 2014, Dr. Brothers served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research at the Department of Defense. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, BAE Systems, Draper Laboratory, Envoy Networks and MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Government Security Committee

Dr. Philip Perconti - CTO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Technology Officer
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
Dr. Philip Perconti is the Leonardo DRS Chief Technology Officer leading the corporate research and development strategy, accelerating technology innovation, and expanding partnerships resulting in integrated technology solutions to produce enhanced warfighting capabilities. Previously, Dr. Perconti was the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology and Army Chief Scientist. He was responsible for policy and oversight of the Army's Research and Technology program which spanned 17 Laboratories and Research, Development and Engineering Centers, and employed nearly 12,000 scientists and engineers. In that position, Dr. Perconti was charged with identifying, developing, and demonstrating technology options that inform and enable effective and affordable capabilities for the Soldier. Prior to this assignment, Dr. Perconti served as Director of the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), the Senior Executive responsible for setting the strategy, mission and programs for the Army's Corporate Research Lab, he focused resources, defined technical competencies, prioritized, and leveraged partners through collaborations to execute and transition high-impact research to meet Soldier technology needs. He was responsible for six major technical business units, with over 3000 government & contractor employees and over $1.2 billion annual budget. He had direct oversite and responsibility for the U.S. Army Research Office (ARO), sponsoring over $300 million/year for University Affiliated Research Centers, grants and other university initiatives. He ran the ARL Sensors & Electron Devices Directorate and was responsible for leading and transitioning the Army's primary basic and applied research programs in sensors, electronics, sensor information processing, and power and energy technologies. He also started the Army's major research initiatives in Quantum Information Sciences and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Perconti ran the Science and Technology Division at the Night Vision & Electronic Sensors Directorate and led the Army's applied research and manufacturing technology programs for uncooled and high performance cooled infrared sensors; the uncooled technology is used in multiple Soldier night vision and targeting sensors; the cooled (3rd) Gen technology is entering production for the next generation of infrared targeting and reconnaissance systems. He holds a Doctor of Science degree from The George Washington University. He is a Federal Laboratory Consortium Laboratory Director of the Year and is Northeastern Maryland Technology Council Visionary Leader. He is a Technical Fellow of the Military Sensing Symposium. Dr. Perconti has published extensively on many aspects of military sensing, machine learning and countermine/counter IED technology. He has authored and co-authored over 50 publications, including three book chapters. He holds two patents.

Eric Salzman

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Chief Executive Officer of Publicly Traded Safeguard Scientifics, Inc
  • Independent Director, Executive Chairman, Non - Executive Chairman, Audit Committee Chairman, Compensation Committee Chairman, and M & a Committee Chairman
  • Member of the Audit Committee / Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Salzman has been a director since November 2022. Mr. Salzman currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of publicly traded Safeguard Scientifics, Inc., which he joined in 2020. From 2018 to 2022, Mr. Salzman served as the chairman of the board of SolAero Technologies Corp, a leading manufacturer of satellite solar array panels serving the defense and communications industry. Mr. Salzman has a 25-year track record partnering with public and private growth companies as an investor, board member, and strategic advisor. He has worked in M&A, restructuring, and growth and special situations investing at several investment banks and private equity funds, including Credit Suisse and Lehman Brothers. His industry experience includes technology, software, communications, defense, medical devices, manufacturing, and business services. Since 2008, Mr. Salzman has served as an independent director, executive chairman, non-executive chairman, audit committee chairman, compensation committee chairman, and M&A committee chairman at over 25 public and private companies, including portfolio companies of Carlyle Group, Blackstone, and Francisco Partners. Past board positions include Zenefits, Carnegie Learning, ColorEdge, Capstone Nutrition, FragranceNet, Centinel Spine, ASG Technologies, Sorenson Communications, Syncardia Systems, ShoreTel, and Firth Rixson. He currently serves as an independent director, member of the Audit Committee, and Chairman of the Compensation Committee at publicly traded 8x8, Inc. Mr. Salzman earned a B.A. Honors from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard University. Mr. Salzman's expertise in capital markets, technology, M&A, and corporate governance brings a valuable perspective to the board. Member of the Audit Committee Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee

Frances F. Townsend

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Compensation Committee
  • Director
  • Lead Director
  • Lead Independent Director
  • Director and Chair of Our Compensation Committee
  • Director With Chubb Limited
Ms. Townsend has been a director and Chair of our Compensation Committee since 2009. Ms. Townsend also serves as our lead independent director. Presently, she is running her own consulting business providing strategic advice to Boards and CEOs. Prior to that, she was the EVP of Corporate Affairs, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer at Activision Blizzard. From 2010-2020, Ms. Townsend worked at MacAndrews & Forbes Inc. and concluded her tenure there as Vice Chairman, General Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer. Before that she was Executive Vice President for Worldwide Government, Legal and Business Affairs working across MacAndrew's portfolio companies focusing on international, legal, compliance and business development issues. From 2016 to 2022, Ms. Townsend was also an on-air senior national security analyst for CBS News. From April 2009 to October 2010, Ms. Townsend was a corporate partner with the law firm of Baker Botts, LLP. Prior to that, Ms. Townsend served as Assistant to President George W. Bush for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism and chaired the Homeland Security Council from 2004 to 2008. She also served as Deputy National Security Advisor for Combatting Terrorism from May 2003 to May 2004. Ms. Townsend also spent 13 years at the U.S. Department of Justice under the administrations of President George H. W. Bush, President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush. Ms. Townsend currently serves as a director with Chubb Limited, and Freeport-McMoRan Inc. She previously served on the boards of SciPlay Corporation (2019 to 2020), Scientific Games Corporation (2010 to 2020), and Western Union (2013 to 2020). Ms. Townsend serves on several non-profit boards including the Council on Foreign Relations, the Atlantic Council, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the McCain Institute. Ms. Townsend received a bachelor of arts degree in political science and a bachelor of science degree in psychology from American University. She also received a juris doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law. Ms. Townsend brings to our board a deep understanding of national security issues and broad experience providing strategic advice in law, business and government. Ms. Townsend is a proxy holder and was appointed to our board in accordance with the Commitment Letter.

Gail Baker

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Compensation Committee
  • Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Member of Our Board
Ms. Baker has been a member of our board since April 2021. Ms. Baker served as the President, Aftermarket services for Collins Aerospace from 2019 until her retirement in 2020. In this role, she led the worldwide commercial and military aftermarket business and customer service organizations, and her responsibilities included customer-tailored solutions, long-term aftermarket programs, spares planning and delivery, asset management, technical and strategic planning, and management of 14 global maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. From 2017 to 2019, Ms. Baker served as the President, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Space Systems at Collins Aerospace. From 2015 to 2017, she served as the Vice President, Air Management Systems, European Entities and Aftermarket for UTC Aerospace Systems, a predecessor of Collins Aerospace. From 2011 to 2015 she also served as the President, Aerospace Customers and Business Development for UTC Aerospace Systems. Prior to that she held executive roles in engineering and customer management. Ms. Baker serves on the board of advisors of Argosy Investment Partners-Capewell Aerial Systems and the board of directors of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc., where she also serves as chair of the nomination and government committee and member of the audit committee. Ms. Baker is the executive chair for the audit committee on the board of directors for the Hartford Bishops Foundation, Inc., a non-profit entity providing services throughout Hartford, New Haven, and Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Ms. Baker received her bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Ms. Baker brings to the board valuable experience in key business and operational leadership roles within the defense industry. Member of the Compensation Committee

General George W. Casey

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Compensation Committee
  • Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United Service Organizations
Gen. Casey has been a director since 2020. Gen. Casey is a published author, and currently serves as a Distinguished Senior Lecturer of Leadership at the SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University, and as the Rice Family Professor of Practice at the Korbel School, University of Denver. He has lectured on leadership internationally at business schools and to numerous organizations, including Coca-Cola, Caterpillar, the National Australian Bank, Amazon, TDAmeritrade, Pentagon Federal Credit Union and General Electric. Before joining DRS, Gen. Casey served 41-years in the U.S. Army including from 2007 to 2011 as the 36th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army where he led arguably the world's largest and most complex organization with over 1.1 million personnel and an annual budget of over $200 billion. From 2004 to 2007 he commanded the Multi-National Force - Iraq, a coalition of more than 30 countries, and in that role worked to build-up Iraqi security institutions while battling an insurgency and sectarian violence. Gen. Casey also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the United Service Organizations and serves as a member of the board of CZ-US Holdings, the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality, and the Center for Global Development. In addition, he serves as a member of the board of advisors for RallyPoint, Techwerks, Sarcos and Denver University Board of Trustees. Gen. Casey holds a master's degree in international relations from Denver University. Gen. Casey brings to the board a deep knowledge of the military and a demonstrated history of leadership in the armed forces, academia, the non-profit sector and industry.

Jason Rinsky

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President, Chief Tax and Treasury Officer
  • Senior Vice President, Corporate Taxation
Jason Rinsky is Senior Vice President, Chief Tax and Treasury Officer for Leonardo DRS. In this capacity he has overall responsibility for the global tax and treasury functions as well as the commercial real estate profile for Leonardo DRS and all of its business units. Jason also serves as Tax Officer for Leonardo U.S. Holding, the U.S. parent company of Leonardo DRS. Through his position at Leonardo U.S. Holdings and a shared service support agreement, Jason and his team provide tax consulting and compliance support for Leonardo's other companies in North America. Jason joined the company in 2006 as Senior Vice President, Corporate Taxation. He assumed responsibility for the treasury function in 2012 and the commercial real estate function in 2018. Jason also chairs DRS' Retirement Plan Committee which has oversight over approximately $1 Billion of defined benefit and defined contribution plan assets. He previously worked at both KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers advising clients on tax related matters. Jason earned his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College and his J.D. and M.B.A. from Seton Hall University.

John Baylouny - COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Vice President
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
John Baylouny is a veteran of Leonardo DRS and has held a variety of positions within the company prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Baylouny has more than 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry with diverse experience in direct P&L and operational responsibility, general management, product development, program management and product design. Most recently, Mr. Baylouny served as the Chief Technology Officer of the company and was focused on providing leadership to the technical community with enterprise-wide responsibility for its technology investment strategy. Prior to that, Mr. Baylouny served as Vice President and General Manager of the company's Land Systems and Advanced ISR businesses, among other leadership roles. Baylouny is intimately familiar with the inner working of the company, advancing from engineering to engineering leadership, then on to business leadership roles. Baylouny has a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Kenneth J. Krieg

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
  • Director
  • Member of the Audit Committee
  • Member of the Compensation Committee
  • Head of Samford Global Strategies
  • Lead Independent Director With BWX Technologies, Inc
  • Member of the Compensation Committee Member of the Government Security Committee / Chairperson of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Mr. Krieg has been a director since 2008. Mr. Krieg serves as the head of Samford Global Strategies, an advisory and consulting practice which he founded in 2007. Since 2010, Mr. Krieg has also held the position of Executive in Residence with Renaissance Strategic Advisors, one of the leading consultancies supporting premier firms in the aerospace, defense, space, intelligence, and government services industry. From 2001 to 2007, Mr. Krieg served in several positions within the DoD, including as the Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics from 2005 to 2007 where he had overall responsibility for the DoD's procurement, research and development programs. Prior to joining the DoD, he spent 11 years working for the International Paper Company, most recently as Vice President and General Manager of the Office and Consumer Papers Division. Mr. Krieg currently serves as lead independent director with BWX Technologies, Inc. and also serves as a member of the board of Sparton Corporation. He has previously served on the boards of Tempus Applied Solutions Holdings, Inc., API Technologies Corp. and Logistics Management Institute. Mr. Krieg has a bachelor of arts degree in history from Davidson College and a master's degree in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Mr. Krieg has significant experience overseeing major research, development, and procurement programs for the DoD. His background provides our board with valuable insight into acquisition priorities and considerations of the U.S. government, and he has significant experience in FOCI mitigation and public company governance. Mr. Krieg is a proxy holder and was appointed to our board in accordance with the Commitment Letter. Member of the Compensation Committee Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member of the Government Security Committee

Lucas McKennary

Job Titles:
  • Vice President, Business Development

Mark A. Dorfman - Chief Legal Officer, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President
  • General Counsel
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Secretary
  • Company in 2005 As Corporate Counsel
Mr. Dorfman has been our Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since February 2011. Mr. Dorfman is responsible for providing advice and counsel to the Company's board of directors and executive leadership of the Company on legal and business matters. As the Company's chief legal officer, Mr. Dorfman oversees the Company's legal and regulatory affairs, including transactions, litigation, corporate governance, internal audit, contracts, insurance, intellectual property protection, and ethics and compliance programs (including environmental health and safety, international trade, and industrial and cyber security). Mr. Dorfman joined the Company in 2005 as corporate counsel and was promoted multiple times between 2006 and 2011 to his current executive leadership position. Prior to joining Leonardo DRS, Mr. Dorfman was a corporate attorney at two leading law firms, where his practice included representation of corporate and other clients in connection with mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, public and private securities offerings, joint ventures and other complex transactions and providing advice and counsel on a variety of matters, including securities law and corporate governance.

Mark D. Seeling

Job Titles:
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Mary E. Gallagher

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Audit Committee
  • Director
  • Director of Novaria Group
  • Member of Our Board
Ms. Gallagher has been a member of our board since April 2021. Ms. Gallagher served as Chief Financial Officer for Wheels Up, a membership-based private aviation company, from 2016 to 2018. From 2004 to 2016, Ms. Gallagher held a variety of top financial roles at United Technologies Corporation (now Raytheon Technologies Corporation), a global leader in aerospace and building technologies, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer of Sikorsky Aircraft from November 2013 through June 2016. From 1996 to 2004, Ms. Gallagher served as the Vice President Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Olin Corporation, a global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. Prior to joining Olin, Ms. Gallagher spent nine years with KPMG in various positions in the audit, mergers/acquisitions, consulting and training groups. Ms. Gallagher also serves as a director of Novaria Group, and as a director and Chair of the audit committee for both American Outdoor Brands and IronNet, Inc. Ms. Gallagher graduated from the University of Vermont in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in accounting and earned her masters of business administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2008. Ms. Gallagher is a Certified Public Accountant in New York, with extensive financial leadership roles and knowledge within the defense industry. Chair of the Audit Committee

Matthew H. Green

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President for Government Relations
Matthew H. Green ("Matt") is the Senior Vice President for Government Relations at Leonardo DRS, Inc. As the company's top government relations executive, he is responsible for developing, leading and executing strategic engagements with federal, state and local governments. He manages all aspects of Leonardo DRS' legislative affairs efforts, advises the CEO and senior management on appropriate stratgies, and works with external organizations to achieve the company's business objectives. He joined the company in 2012 as Vice President for Strategic Planning, and previously served as Vice President and Chief of Staff at Leonardo's North American office from 2008 to 2012 where he was responsible for strategy, business development, and government relations. Before coming to the private sector, Matt played a senior role in congressional affairs within the military. He served as the Deputy Legislative Assistant to two Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as a special assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs. On Capitol Hill, he worked defense policy, appropriations and intelligence issues in the United States Senate. Matt served as a Marine Corps officer and aviator, achieving 2,600 training and combat flight hours, as well as numerous awards and medals. Prior to entering the U.S. Marine Corps, he earned a degree in political science from Guilford College and later a master's degree in public policy from George Mason University. Matt is married with four boys and resides in Alexandria, VA.

Michael Coulter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President, Corporate Business Development & President, International
Michael Coulter is Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development for Leonardo DRS, and President of Leonardo DRS International. Most recently, Coulter led the global growth of Leonardo DRS' international business. Prior to joining Leonardo DRS, Coulter worked for General Dynamics, where he led the corporation's international business development activities. He joined the aerospace and defense industry after a career in the U. S. government, as a member of the Senior Executive Service. At the Department of Defense, Coulter served as Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acting), Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and Principal Deputy for Strategic Plans and Policy on the Joint Staff. Before his time at the Pentagon, Coulter served at the Department of State as Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, Coordinator for Coalition Operations, and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Commanding General of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He began his government career on Capitol Hill, working national security and foreign, military policy for former Senators John Warner, R-Va., and Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., the former Secretary of Defense. A reserve officer in the U.S. Navy with multiple combat tours and experience in the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Africa, Coulter, in his military capacity, has also served within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Joint Staff, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Office of Naval Intelligence, and the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. He has also accumulated flight hours in the EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Growler across multiple deployments. Coulter earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maryland and master's degrees in business administration and national security studies from Georgetown University and the U.S. Naval War College, respectively. Coulter has been honored with numerous awards for his military and civilian service including the Secretary of Defense Outstanding Service Medal, the Department of State Superior Honor Award, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Award for Distinguished Service, the U.S. Army Superior Civilian Service Award and several NATO, Afghanistan Campaign, and Global War on Terrorism Medals. He resides in Alexandria, Va., with his wife, Jennifer, and their three children.

Michael Dippold - CFO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Executive Vice President
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team

Michael Mount

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Vice President, Communications

Nicole Cunningham

Job Titles:
  • Program Manager

Pam Morrow - SVP

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Controller
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President

Sally A. Wallace

Job Titles:
  • Executive Vice President, Operations
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team

Sandra L. Hodgkinson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development

Tami E. Gesiskie

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Corporate Leadership Team
  • Senior Vice President, Human Resources