Lord joins Chertoff Group

By Tony Bertuca / February 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Former Pentagon acquisition chief Ellen Lord has joined the Chertoff Group, according to an announcement from the firm.

Lord, who previously served as under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, was one of the few senior Pentagon officials in the Trump administration to remain at her post for nearly the entirety of the first term.

At Chertoff, Lord will "provide counsel regarding defense programs, homeland security and the protection of critical infrastructure," according to the firm.

Prior to joining the Defense Department, Lord led Textron Systems.

"We are excited to welcome Ellen to our team of senior advisors," said Michael Chertoff, co-founder and executive chairman of the Chertoff Group. "This network provides critical analysis and perspective on the ever-changing landscape of risk management. Ellen's deep background in aerospace and defense, both in the government and private sectors, coupled with her business acumen will add immense value to our clients."

Lord said she looks forward "to enabling the partnership between government and industry to further our national and economic security."

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