RESTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:
LDOS), a Fortune 500® science and technology company,
announced that Roger Krone, Leidos
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, was recognized as a
Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine 2017 Responsible CEO
of the Year. Krone received the award at the organization's annual
COMMIT!Forum on October 12 at the MGM
National Harbor, Md. These awards are presented to CEOs, who during
the previous year put themselves at personal and professional risk
in order to deliver on their corporate responsibility
promises.
Krone received this award in recognition of his strong
commitment and personal stewardship of corporate responsibility
initiatives across Leidos. He emphasizes four main cause areas to
underpin the company's overall philanthropic strategy: Basic Needs
and Wellness; STEM Education; National Security Families; and
Corporate Ethics & Leadership/Diversity & Inclusion.
Krone commits significant leadership focus, personal time, and
financial resources to corporate responsibility, including
charitable giving and Leidos employee outreach. During his tenure
at Leidos, he has doubled the company's charitable budget and
encouraged employees to contribute in meaningful ways. As a true
steward of corporate responsibility, he remains focused on growing
his people, supporting the communities where Leidos employees live
and work, and is committed to solving the world's toughest
challenges.
"A successful company means being a strong corporate citizen,
serving customers and communities alike, in a sustainable way,"
said Roger Krone, Leidos Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer. "I am humbled to receive this award
from CR Magazine, which is a recognition of the exceptional
Leidos workforce and the great work they do in our
communities."
About Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500®
science and technology solutions and services leader working to
solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence,
homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 32,000
employees support vital missions for government and commercial
customers. Headquartered in Reston,
Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately
$7.04 billion for the fiscal year
ended December 30, 2016. For more
information, visit www.Leidos.com.
Statements in this announcement, other than historical data
and information, constitute forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual
results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be very
different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed
or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these
factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth
in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended
December 30, 2016, and other such
filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to
such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only
as of the date hereof.
Contact:
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Melissa
Koskovich
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Jennifer
Moffett
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(571)
526-6850
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(571)
526-6852
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Koskovichm@Leidos.com
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Jennifer.a.moffett@leidos.com
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