On April 8, BigBear.ai announced the appointment of Jo Ann Bjornson as chief human resources officer (CHRO) and Alex Thompson as chief corporate affairs officer (CCAO). These additions to the executive leadership team underscore BigBear.ai’s commitment to driving growth, fostering innovation, and strengthening its position as a trusted partner in mission-critical environments.
Jo Ann Bjornson joins BigBear.ai as CHRO, bringing over 25 years of experience in human resources leadership within federal contracting and commercial markets. Recognized as one of WashingtonExec’s “HR Executives to Watch” since 2022, Bjornson has held senior HR roles at V2X, SAIC and Leidos, and has served as the chair of the Washington HRExec Council.
Alex Thompson joins BigBear.ai as CCAO, bringing 25 years of experience to lead brand strategy, communications, government affairs, and marketing. He previously served as president of global practices and sectors for the independent strategic communications firm Edelman and as chief communications officer for the global content-driven software company Thomson Reuters.
“As we accelerate in 2026, having the right leadership in place is essential,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. “Our customers and global partners need us to move fast, operate with integrity, and deliver real capability in the most demanding environments. Jo Ann and Alex bring proven experience in public and private companies and will help us do that. I am proud to welcome them both to the team.”
Source: BigBear.ai
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