Summary
Shawn Purvis serves as President and CEO of Sabel Systems, part of the Sagewind Capital Portfolio. As CEO of Sabel Systems, Ms. Purvis is responsible for all aspects of Sabel’s growth, M&A, product development and people strategy. Sabel is a leading provider of digital engineering, acquisition, manufacturing, supply chain and logistics solutions. Shawn has recently been named as a member of the George Mason University Board of Visitors through June 30, 2029.
Over the course of Shawn’s 30 years of P&L responsibilities, she has led billiondollar organizations in the areas of defense, intelligence and cyber security technical solutions in support of the warfighter and intelligence customers both domestically and globally. Ms. Purvis has in-depth skills in driving strategy, policy, corporate strategic campaigns and financial/non-financial goals across the company. She actively participates in corporate governance in areas of risks, benefits, cyber and policies and engagements with the Board of Directors. She has a passion for customer service and delivery in support of our nation’s most critical missions.
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Ms. Purvis’ prior roles include President, CEO for QinetiQ US; at Northrop Grumman: Corporate Vice President (CVP), President of Enterprise Services (ES); Chief Information Officer (CIO), Sector Vice President and General Manager for Northrop Grumman’s cyber division, and Vice President for the Integrated Intelligence Systems (IIS) business unit. A leader in these roles, she was responsible for all aspects of the business strategy, growth, customer relationships and program execution – delivering global full-spectrum cyber and security and technology solutions to intelligence, defense and civilian customers. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, Ms. Purvis held management positions at SAIC and Lockheed Martin.
Ms. Purvis currently serves as a Board of Trustee for Dodge and Cox and previously served on the boards the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Northern Virginia Family Services Council and the Board of Visitors for George Mason University. In 2019 she was named to the Black Enterprise™, Most Powerful Women in Corporate America. In 2020 she received the 2020 Distinguished Black Alumni Award from the George Mason Black Alumni Chapter and the 2021 & 2025 Alumni of the year award, College of Engineering and Computing, GMU. She is a WASH 100 award recipient from Executive Mosaic “Top 100 Leaders” in 2021, 2022 and 2023 & 2024.
Ms. Purvis earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Hampton University and a master’s degree in information systems from George Mason University. She attended the Executive Program at Darden School of Business: University of Virginia and earned a certificate from the Accelerated Management Program at Yale School of Management. Ms. Purvis was selected for the 2020 cohort for Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Women’s Global leadership Program.
Source: Shawn N. Purvis is a passionate, solutions-oriented executive driven by an intuitive entrepreneurial spirit and an aptitude for enterprise strategy. Over the course of the past 30 years, Shawn has engaged in senior leadership initiatives aimed to optimize the daily operations and capabilities of the workforce. Shawn has delivered success portfolio management by leveraging new approaches to business development, intelligence, technical integration, and strategic planning to introduce sustainable solutions for clients operating in the intelligence, cyber, information systems, and defense industries. She is confident in her uniquely cultivated skillset, diverse background, and proven track record of success of leading high performing teams to meet their business objectives. Shawn operates at the intersection of dependability and innovation, striving daily to deliver consistently high-caliber products and services while constantly pushing the boundaries to identify and implement continuous improvements, digital transformation, and operational optimization. Her belief that there is always room for advancement and development, allow her to quickly adapt to the ever-changing landscape and welcome change with a strategic mindset. Shawn thrives in an environment where she can encourage collaborative interactions and build joint success among her team members, challenging them to take ownership of work and strive for excellence. Shawn has led a multitude of high-functioning teams in strategic planning and development efforts for long-range business objectives, driving efficiency and profitability through the expert execution of resource allocation, project management, corporate communications, and professional networking. She has successfully transformed struggling organizations into high performing, fiscally sound businesses as a result of her extensive business acumen and dedication to superior performance, demonstrating unparalleled value as a leader, team member, and professional. Source: Shawn PurvisLinkedIn overview
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