On April 24, C Speed, a NewSpring Holdings Platform Company announced the appointment of Lt. Gen. James K. “Kevin” McLaughlin, USAF (Ret.), as its new chief executive officer. This leadership transition signals a bold new chapter for C Speed and reflects the company’s deep investment in its future, shaping the organization for growth and to meet surging customer demand for mission-critical capabilities, the company said.
McLaughlin, who has served as C Speed’s delivery and corporate operations leader and sits on its board of directors, brings decades of leadership experience in defense and cybersecurity. He retired as deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) and has held command roles at every level, including commander of the 24th Air Force and Air Forces Cyber. McLaughlin has worked with NewSpring for nearly a decade, serving as a founding member of the NewSpring Holdings federal advisory board and previously sitting on the Avantus Federal board of directors.
“It is the honor of a lifetime to lead C Speed as CEO,” said McLaughlin. “We have a proud legacy, a world-class team, and a mission that matters. I will stand shoulder to shoulder with every member of this team as we deliver excellence for our customers and drive transformational growth together.”
Andy Maner, executive chairman of C Speed, said, “Kevin is the right leader at the right time for C Speed. His mission-first mindset and ability to build high-performing teams are exactly what we need as we scale to meet the needs of our nation and our customers. With Dave continuing to play a critical role, this leadership evolution sets us up for enduring success.”
Source: C Speed
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