Kevin Phillips, president and CEO of ManTech International (Nasdaq: MANT) and a 2020 Wash100 award winner, has been elected chairman of the company’s board of directors.
He will succeed George Pedersen, the company’s co-founder who will continue to serve on the board as chairman emeritus, ManTech said Thursday.
“I look forward to continue serving the company as a member of the Board, and I have full confidence in Kevin and the leadership team to drive ManTech’s continued growth,” Pedersen said.
Prior to assuming the CEO role in January 2018, Phillips served as president and chief operating officer. He joined ManTech in 2002 following the company’s acquisition of CTX. He is a member of the board and executive committee of the Professional Services Administration and the Aerospace Industries Association.