In addition to comprehensive displays of survivability, robotics, sensors and power management solutions, QinetiQ North America will launch the next generation of innovative RPG defeat systems during the event.

What: AUSA Winter Symposium

When: February 22 – 24, 2012

Where: Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, Booth 1112, Fort Lauderdale, FL

QinetiQ North America is a world leader in technology solutions for defense, security and commercial customers. For more information on QinetiQ North America’s displays at AUSA Winter 2012, visit www.qinetiq-na.com/ausa.

About QinetiQ North America
QinetiQ North America (QNA) is a subsidiary of QinetiQ Group plc, the FTSE250 company listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:QQ.L). Operating in North America, QNA delivers world-class technology, responsive services, and innovative solutions for global markets, focusing on US government and commercial customers. Its engineers, scientists and other professionals deliver high quality products and services that leverage detailed mission knowledge and proven, reliable tools and methodologies to meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security and information assurance customers. QNA is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. For more information visit www.qinetiq-na.com.

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Contact:
Sheri Darya
QinetiQ North America
Technology Solutions Group
703.480.0735 (m) 703.657.9043
Sheri.Darya@QinetiQ-NA.com

Sutton first joined QinetiQ North America as the senior vice president of business development. Prior to joining the company, Sutton was with Global Crossing, serving as executive vice president and general manager of their Federal Sector. Previous to that, Sutton spent six years as the senior vice president of ManTech International’s Defense & Intelligence Business Unit where he lead the strategic planning, execution, growth and diversification of their business portfolio.

“Under his leadership, John has made major improvements to our organization,” said Mike Stolarik, president and chief operating officer of QinetiQ North America. “With his combination of business development expertise and experience leading large operations, John will enable us to bring our comprehensive information technology and mission systems engineering offerings to our defense, intelligence and commercial customers.”

Sutton has also held positions at Integic Corporation as vice president of the uniformed services practice area, AT&T Government solutions as group vice president and general manager, and as an engineer and program manager at PRC Inc. Prior to that,he served as Deck Officer in the U.S. Merchant Marines.Sutton holds a Master of Business Administration from George Mason University School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Andy has spent the duration of his professional career at QinetiQ North America, serving in a variety of senior positions in both management and as a scientist in the high-tech industry.

Andy holds a Ph.D. in applied physics from the University of Miami.

Formerly with Camber Corporation as vice president and division manager of modeling stimulation and training, Dave spent five years as the vice president of land forces at Northrop Grumman’s electronics sector where he lead domestic and international business, strategic planning and program execution.

In addition, Dave spent over 20 years at Lockheed Martin in a variety of roles, but most notably as the electro-optics fire control program director. Prior to that, he spent 10 years with Sikorsky Aircraft.

Dave holds an MBA from the University of New Haven and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut. He is also a member of the Association of the United States Army, the American Helicopter Society and the Army Aviation Association of America.

John began his career by serving 23 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, retiring in 2001 where he served in a variety of technical and software engineering positions receiving numerous awards and commendations for his work related to Coast Guard Navigation Systems. He went on to work at Northrop Grumman for eight years, where he last served as director, C2 Global Systems.

John earned his BSET undergraduate degree from the Wentworth Institute of Technology and went on went on to receive a master’s degree in information systems management from the George Washington University.

Mark served previously as director of defense and intelligence programs at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Continuity and Crisis Management. Following his service in the Department of Defense, he was a visiting scholar at George Washington University’s Center for International Science and Technology Policy.

Prior to that, Mark was a consultant to the Rand Corporation, the Institute for Defense Analyses, and several government agencies. He also led an interagency intelligence analysis unit in the FBI’s National Security Division.

Mark holds a B.S. in political science from the University of Utah, an M.S. in defense and strategic studies from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. in public policy from George Washington University.

Previously, Ed was director of programs at Satcon Technology Corporation and program manager at Textron Lycoming. Altogether, he has over 25 years experience working in the defense, aerospace and industrial equipment industries.

Godere holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Connecticut and a Master in Business Administration from the University of New Haven.

Prior to joining QinetiQ North America, Joe held leadership roles at both Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and IBM Corporation, serving as general manager and senior vice president for the space, air and information group and as director of intelligence community programs at IBM Corporation, respectively.
Previous to his corporate career, Joe held many roles within the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for 12 years. His most recent role was as the agency’s National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) Chief Systems Engineer.

Joe graduated with honors from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in both general biological science and economics. He also received a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and an executive MBA from the University of Virginia, Darden School of Business.