Leidos Appoints Ron Keesing as Chief AI Officer

Rhea-AI Summary

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has appointed Ron Keesing as its new Chief AI Officer, emphasizing the company's commitment to advancing Trusted Mission AI solutions. Keesing, with over 20 years of experience in AI and machine learning, will lead strategic initiatives to deploy AI across all customer missions. CEO Tom Bell highlighted the importance of AI as a trusted partner enhancing human capabilities.

Keesing, part of Leidos since 2004, previously served as the founding director of the Leidos AI Accelerator and senior vice president of technology integration. His appointment aims to solidify Leidos' position as a partner for cutting-edge AI firms and address evolving customer needs. Leidos, a Fortune 500® innovation company, reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

Positive

• Appointment of experienced AI leader Ron Keesing as Chief AI Officer
• Strategic focus on advancing and deploying Trusted Mission AI solutions
• Potential for enhanced capabilities and superior outcomes for customer missions
• Strong annual revenue of $15.4 billion for fiscal year 2023

Negative

• None.

RESTON, Va., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune 500^® innovation company, today announced the appointment of Ron Keesing as chief AI officer. In this role, Keesing will lead Leidos' strategic initiatives advancing Trusted Mission AI solutions and deploying those solutions across all customer missions.

Leidos has been at the forefront of deploying Trusted Mission AI into critical customer missions for decades. With Keesing's appointment, Leidos is further emphasizing and accelerating efforts to deliver superior outcomes for all customer missions through the rapid deployment of Trusted Mission AI.

Tom Bell, Leidos CEO, emphasized the significance of this appointment: "Ron Keesing's appointment as chief AI officer marks a pivotal moment for Leidos. As we navigate a landscape shaped by rapid technological advancements, his leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that AI remains at the forefront of our solutions. At Leidos, we don't view AI as a replacement for human ingenuity but rather as a trusted partner that enhances our capabilities to deliver unparalleled support for critical customer missions."

Keesing brings over two decades of pioneering experience in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics. An integral part of the Leidos team since March 2004, Keesing has served as the founding director of the Leidos AI Accelerator and most recently served as senior vice president of technology integration, responsible for driving mission-critical AI as a core discriminator of the company's data-driven solutions.

Reflecting on his appointment, Keesing stated, "I am honored and excited to take on the role of chief AI officer at Leidos. Over the years, we have focused on developing AI solutions that not only improve efficiencies but also uphold the highest standards of quality and trust. Our approach is rooted in anticipating technological trends and leveraging AI's potential to solve complex challenges across our customers' missions."

Under Keesing's leadership, Leidos will continue to pioneer Trusted Mission AI across its solutions, further solidifying its position as the partner of choice for cutting-edge AI firms and addressing the evolving needs of its diverse customer base.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500^® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.

Contact:

Melissa Lee Dueñas (571) 526-6850  duenasml@leidos.com

Alyssa Pettus  (571) 526-6743 alyssa.t.pettus@leidos.com

 

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leidos-appoints-ron-keesing-as-chief-ai-officer-302209818.html

SOURCE Leidos

FAQ

Who did Leidos (LDOS) appoint as Chief AI Officer?

Leidos (LDOS) appointed Ron Keesing as its new Chief AI Officer.

What is Ron Keesing's background at Leidos (LDOS)?

Ron Keesing has been with Leidos since March 2004, serving as the founding director of the Leidos AI Accelerator and most recently as senior vice president of technology integration.

What is Leidos' (LDOS) focus regarding AI technology?

Leidos (LDOS) is focusing on advancing and deploying Trusted Mission AI solutions across all customer missions.

What was Leidos' (LDOS) annual revenue for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023?

Leidos (LDOS) reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.