Heidi Shyu, DOD Undersecretary for Research & Engineering, Gains 2nd Wash100 Recognition

Heidi Shyu, DOD Undersecretary for Research & Engineering, Gains 2nd Wash100 Recognition

Executive Mosaic has introduced Heidi Shyu, undersecretary for research and engineering at the Department of Defense, as a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient for her strategic vision to help maintain the U.S. military's technological advantage and foster a strong partnership with industry to accelerate defense innovation.

Shyu has been selected two times to Executive Mosaic’s annual list that recognizes the government contracting sector’s most significant contributors, with her first induction having taken place in 2015 when she was the assistant secretary of the U.S. Army for acquisition, logistics and technology. She was confirmed to the USD(R&E) position at DOD in July 2021 and acts as the department chief technology officer.

Visit the Wash100 site to cast a vote for Heidi Shyu as one of your favorite leaders who drive innovation at the intersection of public and private sectors. Her full profile is posted on our sister site ExecutiveBiz.

About the Wash100 Award

This year represents the ninth annual Wash100 award selection. The Wash100 is the premier group of private and public sector leaders selected by Executive Mosaic’s organizational and editorial leadership as the most influential leaders in the GovCon sector. These leaders demonstrate skills in leadership, innovation, reliability, achievement, and vision. Visitors to www.wash100.com can sign in and vote for the executives they believe will have the greatest impact on government contracting in the coming year.

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