SAIC Appoints AI Expert and Cybersecurity Leader to Board

Paul Eremenko and Admiral Mike Rogers join SAIC's Board of Directors

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:52pm

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Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has appointed Paul Eremenko, CEO and Co-Founder of P-1 AI, and retired Navy Admiral Michael Rogers, former NSA Director and U.S. Cyber Command Commander, to its Board of Directors. Their expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and advanced technology will provide crucial insights to guide SAIC's strategic decisions.

Why it matters

SAIC is a major government contractor focused on mission-critical technology and innovation. Appointing leaders with deep expertise in emerging fields like AI and cybersecurity signals SAIC's commitment to staying ahead of evolving federal priorities and driving shareholder value through technology-led growth.

The details

Eremenko previously served as CTO of Airbus and CEO of Universal Hydrogen, while Rogers led the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command. Both will join SAIC's Audit and Technology Committees, expanding the Board from 11 to 13 members. Their appointments aim to accelerate SAIC's ability to deliver critical technology solutions to government customers.

  • Eremenko and Rogers were appointed to the SAIC Board of Directors effective immediately on April 9, 2026.
  • Eremenko was CEO of Universal Hydrogen from 2020 to 2024.

The players

Paul Eremenko

CEO and Co-Founder of P-1 AI, a company focused on developing agentic AI for complex systems engineering. He has extensive experience across private, public, government and military sectors, including roles at Airbus, Google, and DARPA.

Admiral Michael Rogers

Retired four-star Navy officer who served as both National Security Agency (NSA) Director and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command from 2014 to 2018. He has over 37 years of experience in military operations, cyber, intelligence, and national security.

Donna Morea

SAIC Board Chair, who welcomed Eremenko and Rogers to the Board as SAIC advances its strategy to align investments to federal mission priorities and drive innovation-led growth.

SAIC

A major Fortune 500 government contractor focused on mission-critical technology and innovation, with approximately $7.3 billion in annual revenue and 23,000 employees.

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What they’re saying

“I welcome Paul Eremenko and Admiral Mike Rogers to the SAIC Board as we advance our strategy to align investments to federal mission priorities while also driving innovation-led growth and shareholder value.”

— Donna Morea, SAIC Board Chair

What’s next

SAIC will leverage Eremenko and Rogers' expertise to guide the company's technology strategy and investments as it seeks to deliver innovative solutions to government customers.

The takeaway

SAIC's appointment of AI and cybersecurity leaders to its Board signals the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging technologies that are critical to serving federal mission needs and driving shareholder value.