Accenture Federal Services announces new National Security lead

Arlington-based Accenture Federal Services has promoted Kevin Heald to National Security portfolio lead, effective May 1, the federal contractor announced Wednesday.

Heald is currently the emerging technology and cyber sector lead for AFS’ National Security portfolio. He was Novetta’s senior vice president of its information exploitation division before AFS acquired the McLean-based analytics company in 2021.

“Kevin Heald brings an entrepreneurial spirit to everything he does,” AFS CEO John Goodman said in a statement. “He’s committed to empowering teams to help mission partners achieve their strategic vision. I look forward to working with Kevin in this exciting next step for him and our National Security team.”

Before joining Novetta, Heald worked with Scitor Corp. as a technical lead and then as an architect. He previously was co-founder and chief technology officer of Herndon-based IT consulting firm Ennovex Solutions.

Heald will succeed Tiffanny Gates, who was Novetta’s president and CEO from 2017 to 2021. She will retire after a transition period and is joining the Accenture Federal Services Board of Managers.

“I’m proud and excited to hand the reins of Accenture Federal Services’ National Security portfolio over to Kevin Heald,” Gates said in a statement. “I’m confident Kevin will bring the experience, energy and focus this role requires.”

Accenture Federal Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accenture LLP, part of Irish Fortune Global 500 company Accenture PLC. Accenture has more than 738,000 employees with clients across 120 countries and reported $61.6 billion in fiscal year 2022 revenue.