Linda Messano is a Veteran business leader with over 30 years of experience in the aerospace/defense industry, with a diverse background that spans global P&L, general management, business development, supply chain, logistics, technology, M&A, real estate and facilities, and government affairs. Recognized as an industry thought leader, she provides deep technical expertise in logistics and supply chain management.
As a senior executive at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) with a $900M P&L, she consistently over-achieved sales objectives—rapidly growing the company’s U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Agencies and Commands Customer Group from $650M to $900M within three years. Key to Linda’s success in driving top-line revenue improvement has been her ability to maintain strong customer engagement and relationship management while leveraging her ability to cultivate dynamic customer and industry relationships. Providing a solid track record of financial management with a proven ability to deliver annual revenue, profit and cash goals, and growth— she was repeatedly called on to build and lead diverse businesses during her tenure at SAIC. Over the years, she became known for her ability to drive both operational and organizational excellence while improving the bottom line.