Anne K. Altman Appointed as Chairman for Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. Board of Directors
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. announced today IBM’s long-time
federal business leader and senior executive, Anne K. Altman, as its new
chairman.
A recognized leader in the federal marketplace, Altman retired from IBM
as general manager of their federal and government industries in 2016
after 35 years with the company. She is a recipient of the prestigious
Eagle Award, one of the highest honors issued to technology partners
serving federal customers. An independent government analyst, policy
expert and entrepreneur, Altman is a sought after speaker, and regular
contributor to media outlets. She is a board member for a broad range of
companies, including SPX FLOW, TechFlow, and MAXIMUS. Locally in the
Washington, D.C. region she is also a member of the Northern Virginia
Technology Council, National Symphony Orchestra, and, serves on the
Dean’s Council for the George Mason School of Business.
“Anne brings a unique depth and understanding for the critical missions
our government customers face every day, and, over the course of her
distinguished career, has proved time and again why those in government
and industry seek her out for expert advice,” said Barbara Humpton,
president and CEO, Siemens Government Technologies.
Altman assumes her new responsibilities from outgoing board chair
General Stanley McChrystal, U.S. Army, retired, who served as chairman
since the organization’s inception in 2011. “We will always be indebted
to Stan for his invaluable leadership and guidance over six years of
incredible growth and maturation for our business,” Humpton added.
Joining Altman on the board of directors are external members Lieutenant
General John Sylvester, U.S. Army, retired; and Bob Coutts, Lockheed
Martin Executive Vice President, retired. Internal members include Ralf
Christian, CEO, Energy Management Division of Siemens AG; Axel Meier,
CFO for the Building Technologies Division of Siemens AG; and Barbara
Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies, Inc.
Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global
powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and
digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of
energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading
supplier of systems for power generation and transmission as well as
medical diagnosis.
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc. is a federally-compliant U.S.
organization structured to help the federal government address national
imperatives in energy, infrastructure, automation and marine platforms.
SGT is the leading integrator for Siemens’ innovative products,
technologies and services to meet the needs of federal customers.
Contacts
Contact for Journalists
Siemens Government Technologies, Inc.
Tom
Greer, Director of Communications, 703-480-8902
thomas.greer@siemensgovt.com