Booz Allen Appoints Mac Thornberry to Board of Directors
March 04 2024 - 4:05PM
Business Wire
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH), the parent
company of consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., announced
today that it has appointed William McClellan “Mac” Thornberry to
the Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024.
Thornberry represented the 13th district of Texas in the U.S.
House of Representatives from January 1995 until January 2021. He
served on the House Armed Services Committee throughout his time in
Congress, including four years as chairman (January 2015 to January
2019) and two years as ranking member (January 2019 to January
2021). He also served on the House Intelligence Committee for 14
years.
During his Congressional tenure, Thornberry successfully
championed a range of reforms to accelerate the delivery of
technology to the warfighter and enhance innovation within the
Department of Defense. He also led in creating the Department of
Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration to improve
management of the nation’s nuclear weapons complex, establishing
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, preparing the military to
defend the nation in new domains of warfare such as space and
cyber, and improving oversight of sensitive military and cyber
operations. Earlier, he served as deputy assistant Secretary of
State for Legislative Affairs under President Ronald Reagan, worked
as a staffer on Capitol Hill, and practiced law in Amarillo,
Texas.
Thornberry brings distinguished expertise in national security,
policymaking, and defense technology to Booz Allen. He is also a
dedicated supporter of U.S. servicemen and servicewomen, veterans,
and military families. He will serve on the board’s Nominating and
Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation, Culture, and
People Committee.
“As the pace of change accelerates, Mac’s strategic thinking,
innovation mindset, and deep knowledge of foreign and domestic
national security issues will bring valuable insight to Booz
Allen,” said Dr. Ralph W. Shrader, chairman of the board. “He joins
a strong and collaborative board dedicated to the success of the
company’s clients, business, employees, and stockholders.”
Thornberry earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Texas Tech
University and received his law degree from the University of
Texas. He currently serves as chair of the board of directors of
CAE USA and as a member of the board of directors of Fortinet
Federal, Inc.
About Booz Allen Hamilton
Trusted to transform missions with the power of tomorrow’s
technologies, Booz Allen Hamilton advances the nation’s most
critical civil, defense, and national security priorities. We lead,
invest, and invent where it’s needed most—at the forefront of
complex missions, using innovation to define the future. We combine
our in-depth expertise in AI and cybersecurity with leading-edge
technology and engineering practices to deliver impactful
solutions. Combining more than 100 years of strategic consulting
expertise with the perspectives of diverse talent, we ensure
results by integrating technology with an enduring focus on our
clients. We’re first to the future—moving missions forward to
realize our purpose: Empower People to Change the World®.
With global headquarters in McLean, Virginia, our firm employs
approximately 33,800 people globally as of December 31, 2023, and
had revenue of $9.3 billion for the 12 months ended March 31, 2023.
To learn more, visit www.boozallen.com. (NYSE: BAH)
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