On October 7, Buchanan & Edwards (BE) announced that its board of directors has elected Chris Bellios chief executive officer (CEO).
Bellios joins BE at a pivotal moment of expansion and transformation, bringing more than 40 years of leadership experience across the U.S. Marine Corps, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and the private sector. He has held senior executive roles at Hexagon US Federal, Cubic Corporation, and BAE Systems, where he directed large-scale portfolios and drove transformative growth.
Known for unifying complex organizations and building enduring customer partnerships, Bellios has secured major long-term contracts, launched innovative training programs, and strengthened mission outcomes across the Defense and Intelligence sectors. His leadership blends operational discipline with a growth mindset, positioning BE to deliver even greater impact for its government customers.
“I am honored to join BE at this transformative moment in its journey,” said Bellios. “The company has an outstanding reputation for delivering trusted, forward leaning, mission-critical solutions, and I am excited to work with this talented team to continue building on that legacy of innovation, integrity, and impact.”
“Chris is an exceptional leader with a proven record of driving growth and strengthening organizations that serve our nation’s most vital missions,” said Brian Karlisch, chairman of the BE board of directors. “His depth of experience across defense, intelligence, and the private sector makes him uniquely positioned to guide BE into its next chapter of success.”
Source: BE
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