QinetiQ US has appointed Tracy Gee as Chief People Officer, adding more than three decades of human resources and organizational development expertise as the company continues to expand its presence across the defense and national security sectors.
In her new role, Gee will oversee QinetiQ’s people strategy, focusing on talent development, organizational culture, and workforce engagement to support the company’s rapid U.S. growth. Her leadership will play a critical role in advancing QinetiQ’s mission to deliver innovative defense, security, and intelligence solutions to government and commercial clients.
Gee most recently served as Chief People Officer at the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), where she led HR strategy, talent transformation, and leadership development initiatives. Earlier in her career, she held senior HR leadership positions at major organizations, including Raytheon, Liberty Mutual, and Fidelity Investments, where she guided large-scale organizational change and talent-optimization initiatives.
Her appointment took effect on October 14, 2025, marking a key milestone in QinetiQ’s ongoing expansion under its Special Security Agreement (SSA) with the U.S. government. The company continues to strengthen its leadership team and operational capabilities as it grows its footprint in critical national security domains.
Gee’s appointment reflects QinetiQ’s commitment to cultivating a high-performance culture that supports both mission success and employee growth across its U.S. operations.
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“Tracy brings exceptional leadership and strategic vision that is instrumental to growth and critical to our mission in support of our customer objectives. Her track record of developing people strategies and fostering a high-performance culture further enables us to attract and empower exceptional talent.”
Tom Vecchiolla, President and CEO, QinetiQ US
“I’m excited to join the QinetiQ team to develop and deliver a people strategy that empowers our workforce to thrive while advancing critical defense and national security missions.”
Tracy Gee, Chief People Officer, QinetiQ US
