Guidehouse recently announced major additions to its executive leadership team. The global professional services firm appointed Kelly Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer. The company also named Stuart Brown as Chief Transformation Officer, a new executive position. These strategic appointments are aimed at driving long-term business strategy, financial performance, and AI-driven growth.
Hernandez brings decades of operational leadership and financial expertise to the company as Chief Financial Officer. She will lead the company’s global finance organization across multiple industries. Prior to joining Clark, Hernandez was Chief Financial Officer with Clark Construction Group. She also served in leadership positions at Leidos as Group Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.
“Guidehouse has built a strong reputation for serving clients in some of the world’s most complex environments,” said Hernandez. “I’m excited to join the firm at a time of continued growth and investment, and I look forward to helping strengthen the financial foundation and operational discipline that will support the next phase of Guidehouse’s success.”
“Kelly brings a unique combination of financial expertise, operational leadership, and strategic perspective,” said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse. “Her experience leading organizations through growth and transformation will be invaluable as we continue investing in our business, expanding our capabilities, and creating long-term value for our clients and stakeholders.”
Accelerate AI-Driven Enterprise Transformation
In his new role, Stuart Brown will lead the enterprise AI transformation strategy. The initiative thus accelerates innovation in operations, delivery models, and client services. Furthermore, this move supports Guidehouse’s $1.5 billion investment in artificial intelligence capabilities.
“Stu has been instrumental in shaping our technology strategy and positioning Guidehouse for the future,” said John Saad, President of Guidehouse. “This role will create a more unified direction across the firm as clients across highly regulated industries move from experimentation to measurable results. Stu has the vision and experience to lead that effort.”
Brown joined Guidehouse in January 2025 to develop core cloud and platform capabilities. Now, he will integrate technology with industry expertise to scale operations efficiently.
“Everyone is racing to unlock AI’s potential, but in the industries we serve, success requires more than innovation alone,” said Brown. “It requires the ability to deliver outcomes in complex environments while keeping systems secure, governed, and trusted. By combining deep industry expertise, engineering talent, and independent oversight, Guidehouse is uniquely positioned to help clients move forward with confidence.”
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Source: PRNewswire
