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Lauren Knausenberger

Chief Innovation Officer at SAIC

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Lauren Knausenberger serves as the executive vice president and Chief Innovation Officer at SAIC, a pioneering company providing cutting-edge engineering, digital, and mission solutions across various sectors, including defense, space, civilian, and intelligence.

Her tenure at SAIC, which commenced in October 2023, sees Lauren spearheading strategic initiatives and fostering innovation across the organization. Responsible for aligning SAIC's technology and transformation capabilities with customer needs, she ensures agility and mission relevance in the company's offerings.

Before joining SAIC, Lauren held the esteemed position of Chief Information Officer for the U.S. Department of the Air Force. Her leadership encompassed three directorates, overseeing cyber operations and supporting 20,000 personnel globally. Her purview included strategic oversight of the Air Force's IT investment strategy, spanning network infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data management, digital transformation, and risk management.

Her professional journey includes roles as an entrepreneur, and investor, and impactful tenures at esteemed organizations like American Management Systems and CACI. Lauren’s innovative approach, coupled with her extensive leadership experience, positions her as a transformative force at SAIC, collaborating closely with the CTO office and innovation factory teams to drive impactful and forward-thinking changes across the company.

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