Albanese named Leidos' chief growth officer

Jason Albanese has been promoted to Leidos executive vice president and chief growth officer effective March 3, the company announced today.

Albanese will succeed Gerry Fasano, who will retire on April 4.

Albanese is currently the senior vice president of growth for the company’s national security sector, according to a company statement. He joined Leidos in 2017 following the merger with Lockheed Martin's Information Systems and Global Solutions organization. He initially led strategy and business development for the company's defense group, then held similar responsibilities for the health and intelligence businesses before assuming his role in the national security sector last year.