Leslie K. Fautsch is the Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Leidos Holdings, Inc., a leading science and technology company delivering solutions in defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. In this role, she oversees the global human resources function for more than 47,000 employees, driving talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Fautsch plays a pivotal role in aligning HR practices with Leidos' mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through innovation. With over 25 years of progressive HR leadership, Fautsch previously served as Vice President of Human Resources for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, where she led HR operations for a workforce exceeding 30,000 across multiple sites. Her earlier career included senior roles at IBM in talent management and organizational development, as well as at General Electric, where she spearheaded large-scale change management and leadership development programs. Fautsch's expertise in scaling HR functions in complex, high-stakes environments has earned her recognition as a transformative leader in the industry. At Leidos, Fautsch has championed initiatives that boosted employee engagement scores, enhanced talent pipelines for critical STEM roles, and positioned the company as a top employer for veterans and underrepresented groups. Her strategic vision has supported Leidos' growth through mergers and acquisitions while fostering a high-performance culture. A certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Fautsch holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and an MBA from respected institutions.