BAE Systems names new president of Intelligence & Security sector

Published October 5, 2017 by Jessica Sabbath

BAE Systems Inc. has named Alphonse “Al” Whitmore president of its Intelligence & Security sector in McLean.

The appointment is effective Oct. 16.

Whitmore joins BAE Systems from General Dynamics Information Technology, where he was most recently senior vice president of the Global Solutions Division. In this role, he developed and implemented a strategic plan to invest in core division capabilities, expanded the business into new markets and established a mentoring program..

Prior to General Dynamics’ acquisition of GTE Government Systems in 1999, he spent approximately 15 years in a number of business development and strategic leadership positions with GTE Government Systems and GTE Laboratories.

Whitmore holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Brown University and an MBA from Northeastern University.