FAIRFAX, Va./EWORLDWIRE/July 18, 2006 --- Duane Andrews, Chief Executive Officer, QinetiQ North America, has been elected to lead AFCEA International. Mr. Andrews has been a member of AFCEA for more than two decades and has served ten years on the Association’s executive committee and board. As Chairman of the AFCEA International Board of Directors, Andrews will chair the Association’s Executive Committee and participate on the AFCEA Educational Foundation Board of Directors.An expert in defense communications, Andrews retired from public service in 1993 as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) and Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense. He chaired the DoD Major Automated Information System Review Council and C3I Systems Committee of the Defense Acquisition Board. He has an extensive background in government business. He currently heads QinetiQ, an international defense and security company listed on the London Stock Exchange with independent US operations headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Andrews was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). His 13 years at SAIC included assignments as President and Chief Operating Officer, Federal Business Segment, Corporate Executive Vice President and Executive Vice President for Corporate Development.
From 1977 to 1989, Andrews served as a professional staff member with the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence where he was initially the principal reviewer for Department of Defense tactical intelligence activities and National Security Agency programs, and later the principal program and budget reviewer for Central Intelligence Agency programs. He served on active duty in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1977, in various intelligence analysis and resource/systems management positions. Andrews has served on a number of national security advisory groups and commissions, including the Congressionally-Chartered Commission to Assess United States National Security Space Management and Organization.
“It will be a privilege to work more closely with the Honorable Duane Andrews as he assumes the position of Chairman of the Board for AFCEA International,” says AFCEA International President and Chief Executive Officer VADM Herbert A. Browne, USN (Ret.). “His leadership in the C4I community is legendary; as ASD C3I he started us down the road to Jointness while focusing on providing IT tools to our warfighters. In industry he has continued to keep security and freedom as his key objectives. His list of awards is long and impressive - we are proud that he keeps the David Sarnoff award in the front of his trophy case.”
"I am honored to serve as Chairman of the AFCEA Board of Directors,” relates Mr. Andrews. “AFCEA is the gold standard against which government-industry associations are measured. I have worked with AFCEA for more than 40 years in both government and industry capacities, and admired the Association's leadership in the C4I and broader national and homeland security communities. Whether supporting training and education, or helping to bring government and industry together to address the most challenging technical problems, I have always found AFCEA at the forefront. I am committed to maintaining the Association’s pre-eminent leadership position as we deal with today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.”
Andrews holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts degree from Central Michigan University. His military awards include the Bronze Star, two Meritorious Service Medals, Air Force Commendation Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. His civilian awards include the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service, and the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal. In 1999 he was the recipient of AFCEA’s highest honor, the David Sarnoff Award, in recognition of his lasting and significant contributions to world peace and security through communications, electronics and information technology.
Andrews succeeds MG Eugene Renzi, USA (Ret.), President, Defense Systems Group, ManTech, as AFCEA’s Chairman of the Board.
AFCEA is an international non-profit association providing a forum for the professional communications, electronics, intelligence, homeland security and IT community. AFCEA serves as an ethical bridge between government requirements and industry’s capabilities, representing the top government, military and industry professionals. For more information visit www.afcea.org.
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