Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Former Chairman and CEO of Avantus Federal, a mission-focused services and solutions company which sold to Qinetiq US in November 2022. Accomplished leader in the Federal IT/Consulting arena with specialty in M&A, Corporate Leadership and Organization Design/Change with mission eminence in National Security and Homeland Defense. Experience has been built in both senior positions in Government (White House/ Customs and Border Protection/ Department of Homeland Security) and in the private sector. Private Equity backed CEO that acquired, built, ran and sold National Interest Security Company to IBM in 2010.
Andy Maner is the Chairman of the NewSpring Holdings Federal Advisory Board, which is dedicated to the firm's buyout strategy, NewSpring Holdings. He is responsible for providing strategic guidance as NewSpring Holdings grows its portfolio of businesses that provide services to the U.S. Government.
On public and private company Boards of Directors. Also leading an executive coaching and career/personal development practice. Allows me to work with various private equity backed executives and transitioning government/military leaders into next phase market/leadership positions.
Acquired by Qinetiq in November 2022. Avantus Federal is a mission-focused services and solutions company headquartered in McLean, VA. Our focus circles Data, Mission, Space and Cyber. Our services and solutions are designed, tailored, and executed based on the experience of multiple organizations and experts bring from helping their Homeland Security, Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian customers solve complex problems. Our team of over approximately 1,100+ experienced and dedicated colleagues allow us to provide a wide range of skills and expertise along with unmatched delivery excellence while maintaining an innovative and entrepreneurial culture that is laser-focused on positive customer outcomes. The services and solutions we provide include: Augmented Intelligence, Data and Software Solutions, Digital Engineering & Integration, Cyber Technologies & Operations, Transformation & Advisory Services, Mission Enablement & Sustainment, Facilities/Engineering & Management, Intelligence Analysis & Operations.
The Sentinel Company and its multiple holdings is built, designed and operated to manage and provide deep human and solution expertise to Commercial and Federal Government Clients. Through a rich 10+ year history and recent acquisitions, The Sentinel Company is building and acquiring differentiated capabilities and domain/skill dominant leaders who have been proven in mission spaces. Sentinel’s mission focused, flat, nimble and entrepreneurial culture provide a platform for Former federal leaders and emerging talent to continue to exercise their technical or strategy craft for committed clients of many shapes and sizes.
NISC was acquired by IBM GBS on March 1, 2010.