QinetiQ US has announced the appointment of Tom Vecchiolla as President and Chief Executive, who succeeds Shawn N Purvis.

Tom Vecchiolla

• Vecchiolla is a defense industry veteran who has more than 30 years of experience
• He joins QinetiQ US after serving on its Special Security Agreement Board since April 2024
• His career spans military service, public sector leadership and defense industry executive roles
• Vecchiolla spent 22 years as a US Navy Pilot and DoD Acquisition Professional before transitioning to public service as National Security and Military Affairs Advisor on the US Senate staff
• He later joined Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX), where he served 15 years in his role as President of Raytheon International

“Drive sustainable growth”

Vecchiolla commented on his appointment: “This is an exciting time in the US market and a timely opportunity to build on QinetiQ’s strong foundation.

“I’m honored to join QinetiQ US and look forward to working with our talented team to deliver mission-led innovation to our customers and drive sustainable growth in the coming years.”