Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced on September 22 that Brian Shepard has been appointed as chief information officer (CIO) of the company. In his capacity as CIO, Shepard will be responsible for all information technology of the company, including information security, information compliance and data communications.
Eric DeMarco, president and CEO of Kratos, said, “Brian has been an integral part of Kratos since 2006, leading major initiatives across IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology delivery. His promotion to chief information officer is a recognition of his outstanding leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence. As Kratos continues to grow, Brian’s vision and expertise will be critical in strengthening our IT and cybersecurity backbone to support our mission and our customers.”
Shepard has over 30 years of experience in the information technology field, including the last 20 years working in various capacities at Kratos. Since 2021, Shepard has held the position of vice president of information technology, where he has led the growth and maturation of the company’s IT organization and has worked closely with corporate personnel and each of Kratos’ business units to build results-focused IT solutions that align with the company’s mission, vision and values.
Shepard said, “I am honored to take on the role of CIO after nearly two decades with Kratos. Having had the privilege to help shape our IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology organizations, I look forward to building on that foundation to further modernize our systems, strengthen cybersecurity resilience, and align our technology investments with Kratos’ mission to deliver affordable, high-performance defense solutions. I’m proud to continue serving this company and its critical role in advancing national security.”
Source: Kratos Defense
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