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Jumper, Moraco, Tapped To Lead New SAIC Companies

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

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SAIC [SAI] yesterday said it has chosen the key leaders for the two new companies that will be created next year following its planned separation into two independent, publicly traded companies, as announced Aug. 30. Current CEO and Chairman of the Board John Jumper is expected to fulfill the same role at the new potential $7 billion National Security, Health & Engineering Solutions Business. This business will be focused on delivering science and technology solutions in three high-growth markets that…

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