Leidos CEO Thomas Bell to Participate in Jefferies Industrials Conference Fireside Chat

Thomas Bell, CEO of Leidos and a 4×24 member, will participate in a question-and-answer fireside chat during the Jefferies Industrials Conference. The Q&A portion will be held on Sept. 6 in New York, Leidos said.

Bell became CEO on May 3, succeeding Roger Krone, who retired after a nine-year tenure as chief executive. Prior to joining Leidos, Bell was the president of Rolls-Royce Defence and the chairman and CEO of Rolls-Royce North America, according to his LinkedIn profile.

His nearly four-decade career also includes time spent as senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Boeing Defense, Space & Security and as vice president of business development, precision engagement and mobility systems at Boeing.

In his new role as CEO, he is using a customer-focused and innovative approach to promote healthy growth while advancing the overall strategy of Leidos.

Chris Cage, chief financial officer at Leidos, will join Bell in the Jefferies Industrials Conference fireside chat, which can be watched live on the Leidos Investor Relations website. A replay will be uploaded on the same site following the conclusion of the event.