Peraton has named former National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) director Robert Cardillo to its Advisory Board, the Herndon, VA-based company announced May 1.
“Robert is a
respected leader and strategic partner within the intelligence community and
I’ve had the distinct honor of working with him throughout his more than 30
years of public service,” said Stu Shea, Peraton’s chairman, president and CEO.
“I look forward to his counsel as Peraton continues to demonstrate the critical
role technology plays in support of national security operations and mission
success.”
Appointed as the
NGA’s sixth director in 2014, Cardillo led the agency through significant
changes in both the global threat and technology landscapes, reinforcing its
position as a vital component of the country’s national intelligence community.
Prior to this
appointment, Cardillo served as the first Deputy Director for Intelligence
Integration within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. From
2006 to 2010, he was Defense Intelligence Agency Deputy Director and the Deputy
Director for Analysis.
Cardillo began his
career with DIA in 1983 as an imagery analyst.
Cardillo earned a
bachelor’s degree in government from Cornell University and a master’s degree
in national security studies from Georgetown University. His recognition
includes two Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medals,
the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award, two Presidential Ranks
of Distinguished Executive, the Presidential Rank of Meritorious Executive, and
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service
Award.
Comprised of proven government and industry technology experts, Peraton’s Advisory Board provides advice and counsel to the company on its strategic direction.
Source: Peraton
By Loren Blinde
May 2, 2019
