KBR Welcomes Michael LaRouche as CEO-Designate of Trinzic
HOUSTON, Sept. 24, 2026 — KBR (NYSE: KBR) is excited to announce the appointment of Michael LaRouche as President and Chief Executive Officer-Designate of Trinzic, the forthcoming spinoff of KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business. This new entity is set to launch on January 4, 2027, as a publicly traded global company.
LaRouche aims to enhance Trinzic’s strategic direction and growth, leveraging decades of expertise in national security and space missions to provide advanced technology solutions to governments and partners worldwide. He stated, “We’re building Trinzic on an incredible foundation of deep technical capabilities, mission expertise, and the trust of our customers to perform when there is no margin for error.”
Trinzic will operate with a workforce of 18,000 professionals and will be headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its significant presence in Washington, D.C. will facilitate engagement with policymakers and collaboration with the Pentagon and intelligence community.
The new company anticipates revenues exceeding $5 billion and will cover diverse sectors, including air and missile defense, human performance, global operations, and space exploration. LaRouche brings over 30 years of leadership experience from Serco, SAIC, Raytheon, and Lockheed Martin to his new role.
In related news, Gabe Butler will join Trinzic as Vice President-Designate of Investor Relations on October 5, 2026. He brings over 14 years of expertise in program finance and investor relations, having previously worked at BWX Technologies and Leidos.
Butler will be integral to the inaugural Investor Day scheduled for November 12 in New York City, where Trinzic’s leadership will outline its strategic vision, growth plans, and financial outlook.
The spin-off is projected to be tax-free for KBR and its shareholders, pending customary approvals. After the separation, KBR will continue to operate under the leadership of Stuart Bradie, concentrating on sustainable technology.
About KBR
KBR is a global solutions provider serving high-complexity industrial, energy, and infrastructure markets. With a workforce of 15,000 employees across more than 40 countries, KBR focuses on helping customers maximize performance and achieve reliable outcomes throughout the asset lifecycle.
For further information, contact:
Investors:
Rachael Goldwait
Vice President, Investor Relations
713-753-5082
Investors@kbr.com
Media:
Philip Ivy
Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing
713-753-3800
MediaRelations@kbr.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement includes forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Please refer to KBR’s SEC filings for more details on these risks.
