Empower AI taps new chief growth officer

Reston-based federal contractor Empower AI announced Thursday that it has appointed former Peraton executive Juan Toves as its chief growth officer.

In the role, Toves will lead business development and growth strategy. He succeeds Paul Harrington, who is departing the company to return to his consulting practice. However, Harrington will remain a member of Empower AI‘s advisory board.

“I’m honored to join a team so deeply committed to the mission,” said Toves in a statement. “This is an exciting opportunity to build on a strong foundation and expand our impact across the federal market. We are driving the shift from AI experimentation to mission-aligned, scalable adoption. Our focus is on turning AI strategy into measurable impact and fueling innovation, growth and long-term mission success. I look forward to collaborating with our leadership, customers and partners to deliver meaningful results.”

Toves has more than two decades of experience in government contracting. He was most recently vice president of business development at Peraton. Before that, he held leadership roles at Akima, CSRA and SAIC. He currently serves on AFCEA International Board of Directors.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he has an MBA from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

“Juan is a strong addition to our leadership team,” said Empower AI CEO Jeff Bohling in a statement. “He brings deep market understanding, a strategic mindset and a clear focus on mission and customer success. We are excited to have him leading our growth strategy.”

Founded in 1989 and formerly known as NCI Information Systems, Empower AI specializes in helping federal agencies with modernized infrastructure, artificial intelligence technologies, engineering services and IT support. The company has more than 800 employees.