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Thomas Bell

Chief Executive Officer & Director, Leidos

Search every verified Thomas Bell interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Thomas Bell, Chief Executive Officer of Leidos, discussed the company’s performance and strategy during recent earnings calls. In August 2026, he highlighted increased customer activity and a growing backlog of awards, attributing this to the administration’s focus on delivering results before the November midterms. He also announced a partnership with CoreWeave aimed at positioning Leidos as a preferred provider of secure cloud and sovereign AI for the intelligence community and the Department of War. Bell noted a $12 billion pipeline over the next 12 months, including contracts for counter-UAS capabilities and manufacturing growth in Huntsville, where the workforce has expanded by 13% this year. In February 2025, Bell described the new administration’s priorities—such as deregulation, streamlined procurement, and outcome-based contracting—as opportunities for Leidos, aligning with the company’s mission to make government more efficient. He also introduced the company’s growth strategy, “Northstar 2030,” which focuses on specific pillars where customer needs are growing and Leidos has clear differentiation. Bell referenced efforts related to the Iron Dome executive order and border security, stating that Leidos is preparing proposals for space surveillance and counter-missile capabilities, and he emphasized the company’s comfort with fixed-price, outcome-based contracts.

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