London, England, United Kingdom, March 2025 – Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a global leader in technology solutions and services, has announced the appointment of Adam Clarke as Chief Executive of Leidos U.K. & Europe, effective 31 March 2025. Clarke brings more than 20 years of experience across the aerospace, defence, and security sectors and will now lead the company’s European operations. He succeeds Eric Freeman, who will facilitate the leadership transition before returning to the United States.
“Adam’s focus on programme excellence and strategic growth aligns perfectly with our vision for our U.K. team,” said Vicki Schmanske, Leidos Commercial & International Sector President. “I am confident Adam will help foster our culture of innovation and leverage our global talent to deliver defence logistics modernisation and enhanced mission software to accelerate customer success.”
“Leidos is an innovative market leader in technology, and I am delighted to be given this opportunity to lead Leidos U.K. in this next chapter of unwavering commitment to our customers’ missions,” said Clarke.
Before joining Leidos, Clarke served as U.K. Managing Director for the Helicopters Division at Leonardo, where he held senior roles over two decades, including as Strategy and Competitive Analysis Director for the Electronics Division.
He holds a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management from the University of Nottingham and an MBA from the INSEAD Business School.
Leidos is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions, serving both government and commercial customers with cutting-edge digital and mission innovations. In the U.K. and Europe, Leidos is a trusted partner to national governments, supporting critical operations in defence, logistics, national security, energy, and transportation. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos has a global workforce of 48,000 employees and reported $16.7 billion in annual revenue for the fiscal year ending January 3, 2025.
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