Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, recently announced that Brian Shepard has been appointed as Chief Information Officer of the Company and he will be responsible for all information technology of the Company, including information security, information compliance and data communications.
Mr. Shepard has more than 30 years of experience in the information technology field, including the last 20 years working in various capacities at Kratos. Since 2021, Mr. Shepard has held the position of Vice President of Information Technology, where he has led the growth and maturation of the Company’s IT organization and has worked closely with Corporate personnel and each of Kratos’ business units to build results-focused IT solutions that align with the Company’s mission, vision and values.
Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos, said, “Brian has been an integral part of Kratos since 2006, leading major initiatives across IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology delivery. His promotion to Chief Information Officer is a recognition of his outstanding leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence. As Kratos continues to grow, Brian’s vision and expertise will be critical in strengthening our IT and cybersecurity backbone to support our mission and our customers.”
Brian Shepard, Chief Information Officer, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, said, “I am honored to take on the role of CIO after nearly two decades with Kratos. Having had the privilege to help shape our IT, cybersecurity, and enterprise technology organizations, I look forward to building on that foundation to further modernize our systems, strengthen cybersecurity resilience, and align our technology investments with Kratos’ mission to deliver affordable, high-performance defense solutions. I’m proud to continue serving this company and its critical role in advancing national security.”
Prior to Kratos, Mr. Shepard was the Director of Infrastructure of Haverstick Consulting, which was acquired by Kratos in 2006. Prior to entering the commercial business world, Mr. Shepard served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. He has a bachelor’s in management information systems from Marymount University.