Booz Allen Hamilton announces major leadership changes in defence sector

Booz Allen Hamilton has announced significant leadership changes aimed at bolstering its commitment to defence technology and digital transformation. Effective April 1, 2025, Andrea Inserra will take on the role of president of the Global Defense Sector, while Steve Escaravage has been appointed as president of the newly established Defence Technology Group. These appointments are part of Booz Allen’s broader growth strategy, known as VoLT (Velocity, Leadership, Technology), which seeks to enhance its offerings to clients within the defence sector amid a complex national security landscape.

Inserra’s career with Booz Allen began in 1998 when she joined as an engineer. Over nearly three decades, she has managed a diverse portfolio of clients, most recently overseeing the company’s Aerospace business. Her responsibilities included scaling innovative technical offerings for major clients that featured the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and NASA. Past roles within Booz Allen also saw her leading operational and strategic initiatives across the defence and commercial sectors, as well as pioneering the firm’s technology adoption and translation services.

In a statement, Booz Allen’s Chairman, CEO, and President Horacio Rozanski highlighted Inserra’s proven leadership and her comprehensive knowledge of national defence initiatives, stating, “Throughout her Booz Allen career, she has built, grown, and led complex businesses, supporting major client transformations across civilian and military missions.” She will fill the position left by Judi Dotson, who is set to retire in June 2025 after an impactful 35-year tenure. Rozanski acknowledged Dotson’s contributions, declaring, “Her real legacy…is the number of leaders she has mentored and championed throughout her career.”

Escaravage, who has been with Booz Allen for 24 years, is set to oversee the Defence Technology Group’s efforts to accelerate capability development for an array of defence clients. His experience includes leadership roles across various sectors within the company, such as civil, commercial, and international operations. Rozanski praised Escaravage’s pivotal role in establishing Booz Allen’s AI business, remarking, “As our nation accelerates to outpace its adversaries, Steve is the right leader to help our clients leverage the most advanced technologies.”

Both Inserra and Escaravage will play crucial roles in directing Booz Allen’s focus on digital transformation and integrating advanced technology solutions tailored to the evolving needs of their defence clients, particularly those within the complex and rapidly changing military environment. The strategic shifts in leadership at Booz Allen Hamilton underscore the firm’s commitment to leveraging innovation in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies for national security purposes.

Source: Noah Wire Services