SAIC Names Former Leidos CFO James Reagan CEO to Boost Growth
Science Applications International Corporation’s board appointed James Reagan as CEO effective immediately, elevating the former interim chief and ex-Leidos CFO with nearly 40 years of defense and government services experience. Reagan’s mandate includes driving innovation, efficiency and profitable growth across SAIC’s $7.5 billion revenue portfolio and 24,000 employees.
1. CEO Appointment
The SAIC Board of Directors appointed James Reagan as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately following his tenure as interim CEO since October 2025. The unanimous decision reflects the Board’s confidence in his leadership to guide the company’s strategic direction.
2. Executive Background
Reagan brings nearly 40 years of defense and government services experience, including two decades in senior leadership. His previous roles include Executive Vice President & CFO at Leidos, CFO positions at Vencore and PAE, and senior posts at MCI, Nextel and AMS.
3. Strategic Mandate
Reagan is tasked with accelerating innovation, enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitable growth across SAIC’s mission IT, enterprise IT and engineering services. He aims to sharpen execution, increase speed to market and differentiate SAIC to capture new opportunities.
4. Company Profile
SAIC employs approximately 24,000 staff and generated about $7.5 billion in annual revenues. The company integrates emerging technologies for defense, space, civilian and intelligence clients, offering mission-critical IT and engineering services.