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John Gannon, president Information Solutions
RESTON, Virginia - BAE Systems has named John Gannon, a 20-year CIA veteran, president of its Information Solutions business, which provides information technology, intelligence analysis and other homeland security solutions to U.S. government agencies.
"John has a solid reputation across the intelligence and defense communities, and I am confident that his leadership will have a major, positive impact on
BAE Systems' intelligence and security business," said Linda Hudson, president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc.
Information Solutions supports the critical mission information technology and solutions needs of civilian, military and intelligence agencies. Its capabilities include a new cyber facility that eliminates threats, anticipates vulnerabilities and tracks potential intrusions into
BAE Systems' computer networks.
Gannon joined BAE Systems in 2005 as vice president and senior general manager of the company's Global Analysis business, a unit of Information Solutions. In this role, he was responsible for building the business to support U.S. government and corporate analysis.
Prior to joining BAE Systems, Gannon held senior posts throughout the intelligence community.
He served as staff director for the House Select Committee on Homeland Security, the first new House committee in more than 30 years.
Prior to that, he headed the White House team that created the Department of Homeland Security Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate. As chairman of the National Intelligence Council, Gannon advised the president's national security team on top-priority functional and global issues.
He was the CIA's deputy director for intelligence from 1995 to 1997, supervising all of the agency's analysts and overseeing the preparation of the President's Daily Brief. Gannon inaugurated the first Strategic Plan for the Directorate of Intelligence and its first major reorganization since 1981.
Gannon has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Holy Cross College and master's and doctorate degrees in history from Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. The former naval officer and Vietnam veteran was awarded the National Security Medal, the nation's highest intelligence award, by President George W. Bush.
About BAE Systems
BAE Systems is a global defense, security, and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, and advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and, customer support services. In 2009, BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).
For further information, please contact
Sue Cushing, BAE Systems
Tel: +1 703 668 4025 Mobile: +1 571 926 7424
sue.cushing@baesystems.com
