Drew Cohen to Lead Noblis’ National Security and Intelligence Mission Area

April 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Noblis, Inc. is pleased to announce that Andrew (Drew) Cohen has joined Noblis as Vice President for National Security and Intelligence. Mr. Cohen will also serve as a member of Noblis’ Executive Council.

Noblis' National Security and Intelligence group focuses on solving complex national and domestic security issues and challenges in the areas of biometrics; identity management; cyber security; chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosives (CBRNE) defense; and intelligence analysis. In his new role as Vice President for National Security and Intelligence, Mr. Cohen will build upon the Noblis’ tradition of innovating new tools and technologies to further our nation’s security and defense missions.

“We are thrilled to have Drew as a part of the Noblis team,” said Amr ElSawy, Noblis President and CEO. “Drew is a proven leader and entrepreneur with a strong focus on client missions and a passion for developing strong teams and people. Drew has a keen interest in Noblis’ mission, vision, and values and he brings Noblis a wealth of experience as a business and technology executive.”

Mr. Cohen has over 25 years of Information Technology experience in both the Government and Commercial sectors with proven executive leadership and business development experience in the areas of National Security and Intelligence, serving national agencies and military intelligence organizations. Prior to joining Noblis, Mr. Cohen was Senior Vice President for Booz Allen Hamilton, leading the National Security Systems Delivery business. Mr. Cohen was also CEO and cofounder of the Internet software company, NeoPlanet, Inc.

Mr. Cohen is a member of the board of trustees for Imagination Stage, a multi-disciplinary theatre arts organization whose core mission is to produce theatre and arts education programs which nurture, challenge, and empower young people of all abilities.

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Noblis is a nonprofit science, technology, and strategy organization that helps clients solve
complex scientific, systems, process, and infrastructure problems in ways that benefit the public.

Noblis brings the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering know-how in an
environment of independence and objectivity to find solutions that are practical, forward thinking, and sustainable. Noblis works in essential areas, including national security, transportation, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and enterprise transformation. Further information is available at noblis.org.