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BSA’s New CEO Visits the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Irving, Texas, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one of his first official visits, Roger Krone, the new President and CEO the Boy Scouts of America , met with Derrick Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at their headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.

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  • Irving, Texas, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In one of his first official visits, Roger Krone, the new President and CEO the Boy Scouts of America , met with Derrick Driscoll, Chief Operating Officer of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at their headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
  • “The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is the nation’s leading voice in fighting child sexual abuse and exploitation,” said Krone.
  • Krone said relationships with organizations like The Center for Missing and Exploited Children are critical because of the insight and resources they offer can strengthen efforts nationwide.
  • The BSA is also collaborating with organizations including the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation, Children’s Advocacy Center, and others.

Boy Scouts of America Selects Roger Krone as New President and Chief Executive Officer

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • IRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an extensive selection process, the Boy Scouts of America has chosen Roger A. Krone to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "As a life-long Scout, the opportunity to lead the Scouting movement represents the perfect capstone to a long and fruitful career and a chance to give back," said Krone.
  • In late October, the Chief Scout Executive Selection Committee unanimously selected Krone to present to the BSA's National Executive Committee and National Board.
  • "Leading the restructuring process was exceptionally challenging, and Roger demonstrated unwavering determination and resolve throughout.

Driverless in the field: Agriculture companies Krone and Lemken rely on software from Apex.AI for autonomous farming machines

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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The high-performance Apex.AI development environment enables the prototype functions developed by Krone and Lemken to be transferred to safety-certifiable products.

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  • The high-performance Apex.AI development environment enables the prototype functions developed by Krone and Lemken to be transferred to safety-certifiable products.
  • Krone and Lemken use Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida from Apex.AI to further develop the 'Combined Powers' project, an autonomous drive vehicle and attachments that can take on various field work.
  • The collaboration strengthens agile software development in the partner companies Krone and Lemken.
  • Apex.AI's agile and iterative software development kit (SDK) enables customers to significantly increase the speed of software development and is tailored to individual applications.

Leidos Selects Thomas Bell as Incoming CEO

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced the appointment of Thomas Bell as Chief Executive Officer, expected to be effective May 3, 2023.

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  • RESTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) today announced the appointment of Thomas Bell as Chief Executive Officer, expected to be effective May 3, 2023.
  • Bell, current President – Defense Rolls-Royce plc; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce North America, Inc., will succeed current Chairman and CEO, Roger Krone, who has served in the role since 2014.
  • Krone will retire as Chairman at the time of the Leidos 2023 annual meeting of stockholders, and CEO when Bell's appointment becomes effective.
  • Bell was selected by the company's Board of Directors following a thorough and thoughtful process to select a successor.

FAR HILLS RACE MEETING TO HONOR LATE JOHN FORBES AT 101ST RUNNING

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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FAR HILLS, N.J. , Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Far Hills Race Meeting will honor the late John Forbes, a fixture at Monmouth Park for 40 years as a trainer and a past president of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, with the first John Forbes Memorial Race, which will be held during its six-race program on Saturday, October 15th.

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  • New two-mile John Forbes Memorial flat race joins Race Day program for the annual horse racing event in Far Hills, NJ
    FAR HILLS, N.J., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Far Hills Race Meeting will honor the late John Forbes, a fixture at Monmouth Park for 40 years as a trainer and a past president of the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, with the first John Forbes Memorial Race, which will be held during its six-race program on Saturday, October 15th.
  • "It's such an incredible opportunity to be able to add another race to this year's program, and we're honored that this race will be in memory of John Forbes," said Guy Torsilieri and Ron Kennedy, chairmen of the Far Hills Race Meeting.
  • The Far Hills Race Meeting has a 1 p.m. first post and will be simulcast nationally.
  • Over the years, Far Hills Race Meeting has given more than $18 million to support local health-care organizations.

International Fitness Brand, P.volve Expands Franchising Into the United Kingdom

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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Bridging the fitness and healthcare space, P.volve has revolutionized the vanity-driven fitness industry with a holistic approach and a special focus on improving women's health.

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  • Bridging the fitness and healthcare space, P.volve has revolutionized the vanity-driven fitness industry with a holistic approach and a special focus on improving women's health.
  • "And three to five franchises in 2022 would be a great goal for us to have."
  • Cartwright pointed out that another highlight of targeting the brand's U.K. consumers is the intersection of fitness and health care that connects it to the public sector.
  • Krone further described the P.volve method as "sticky," in that once people try it and love it they never go back to another fitness method.

Leidos To Participate In The Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
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RESTON, Va., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology company, will participate in the Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference webcast.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology company, will participate in the Jefferies Virtual Industrials Conference webcast.
  • Roger Krone, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a question and answer "fireside chat" on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
  • A live audio webcast of the event will be available on the Leidos Investor Relations website at http://ir.leidos.com .
  • Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $12.30 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2021.

Leidos launches $1 million 'Move the Needle' employee vaccine sweepstakes

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
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Leidos will award approximately $1 million in total prize money to ten employee winners, each receiving the equivalent of their annual salaries.

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  • Leidos will award approximately $1 million in total prize money to ten employee winners, each receiving the equivalent of their annual salaries.
  • "For more than 50 years, Leidos' mission has been to make the world safer, healthier and more efficient.
  • Today we are doubling down on that charter," said Roger Krone, Leidos chairman and CEO.
  • As The Washington Post reported this week , Leidos launched the $1 million Move the Needle sweepstakes on June 28 and it continues through October 29, 2021.

Leidos Announces Leadership Changes as Part of Ongoing Optimization Efforts

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
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RESTON, Va., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, today announced leadership changes as part of ongoing efforts tooptimize internal processes and develop talent.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE 500 science and technology leader, today announced leadership changes as part of ongoing efforts tooptimize internal processes and develop talent.
  • Previously, Engola served as deputy group president for Leidos' former Defense and Intelligence Group, as well as in various roles within Lockheed Martin Space Systems.
  • George Reiter,senior vice president for Leidos' Human Resources Centers of Excellence,will act as CHRO while a thoughtful search for a replacement is conducted.
  • "These leaders have demonstrated their commitment to the Leidos team and expertise in multiple fields," said Roger Krone, Leidos chairman and CEO.

Leidos completes acquisition of Gibbs & Cox

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Friday, May 7, 2021
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b'RESTON, Va., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) ("Leidos"), a FORTUNE500 science and technology leader, today announced the completed acquisition of Gibbs & Cox, Inc. ("Gibbs & Cox") for approximately $380 million in cash.

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  • b'RESTON, Va., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS) ("Leidos"), a FORTUNE500 science and technology leader, today announced the completed acquisition of Gibbs & Cox, Inc. ("Gibbs & Cox") for approximately $380 million in cash.
  • Gibbs & Cox will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary and will be combined with Leidos\' maritime systems division.\nHeadquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Gibbs & Cox is the largest independent ship design firm focused on naval architecture and marine engineering.
  • The acquisition positions Leidos to provide a broad set of engineering solutions to the US Navy and to an expanding set of foreign Navies.\n"We are delighted to welcome the Gibbs & Cox team to the Leidos family," said Leidos Chairman and CEO Roger Krone.
  • We look forward to mapping a new Gibbs & Cox with Leidos for the next 90 years.