Ed Meehan Joins Guidehouse to Lead Aerospace & Defense

WASHINGTON, April 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --

Guidehouse, a leading provider of management consulting services, announced today that Ed Meehan has joined the firm as Leader of Aerospace & Defense (A&D). Meehan will drive the market-leading growth strategy while bringing new capabilities, innovative approaches, and commercial practices to the firm's broad client base. Most recently, Meehan served as Chief Operating Officer of Accenture Federal Services (AFS). During his 27+ years with Accenture, Meehan served as Safety and Citizen Services portfolio lead, focusing on homeland security, diplomacy, and law enforcement agencies as well as supporting education and commerce missions.

As sales lead, he was responsible for more than $1 billion in sales. With cross-industry experience spanning US Federal, State & Local, and Non-Governmental Organizations, he is accomplished in large business capture, transformational program outcomes and P&L leadership. Meehan is known for integrating capabilities which drive growth and innovate delivery models in rapidly changing technology and business environments.

Meehan is a seasoned leader who emphasizes inclusion and diversity in building teams and successful cultures. ""Ed Meehan is a proven leader who consistently embraces new challenges and responsibilities which are proven to dramatically improve the business trajectory and results for clients," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer of Guidehouse. "We are delighted to welcome him to Guidehouse. His focus on people and culture align with our key principles and he will play an important strategic role in our future business growth."

"I am thrilled to join Guidehouse where we are helping our clients innovate and change the status quo in a positive way," added Meehan. "This is an exciting time in the A&D industry, and many other industries looking to uniquely leverage the strengths of federal and commercial innovations unlike any other time in history. I look forward to working with these federal and commercial organizations to address mission critical business issues and position them for a strong, successful future."

Meehan also serves on the board of The Women's Center, a nonprofit counseling and resource center providing financial, career, legal and psychological support to women, men and families – regardless of their ability to pay. He was recognized in Top 25 Execs to Watch in 2018 by WashingtonExec and received a 2018 Wash100 award by ExecutiveMosaic. Meehan earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Santa Clara University.