Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering and technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Darren Burton as its new Chief People Officer. Effective immediately, Darren will lead the company’s talent strategy and talent management initiatives to support Amentum’s diverse workforce of 53,000 employees operating in approximately 80 countries worldwide.
Key Highlights of the Appointment:
- Role and Responsibilities:
- Darren will oversee talent management, employee engagement, and performance development strategies.
- He will lead efforts to enhance the employee experience while attracting and retaining top-tier talent.
- Global Workforce Impact:
- With operations spanning all seven continents, Amentum relies on a strong and motivated workforce to drive its mission of delivering engineering and technology solutions for allied nations and commercial markets.
Darren Burton’s Professional Background:
- Most Recent Role:
- Chief People Officer at Eightfold AI, where he contributed to the growth of an AI-based talent intelligence platform.
- Leadership at KPMG:
- Served as Vice Chair of Human Resources and a member of the Management Committee.
- Member of the board for KPMG U.S. Foundation, focusing on workforce development and community sustainability.
- Senior Role at Raytheon Company:
- Vice President of Human Resources and Security for Raytheon Intelligence, Information, and Services.
- Managed HR strategies for a $6 billion organization with 16,000 employees and led HR efforts for over ten acquisitions.
- Earlier Career at IBM:
- Held various leadership roles in human resources.
Leadership Vision:
Expressing enthusiasm about his new role, Darren Burton said,
“I’m excited to join Amentum at such a landmark time. I look forward to the challenge of harmonizing and improving the employee journey while attracting innovative talent to this newly merged, leading global solutions provider.”
Darren Burton’s appointment as Chief People Officer comes at a critical time for Amentum as it continues to solidify its position as a global leader in engineering and technology solutions. With his extensive experience in talent management and workforce development, Darren is poised to drive the company’s mission by fostering a world-class employee experience.
