Telos Board Appoints Executive Vice President Mark Griffin as CEO; John B. Wood to Serve as Executive Chairman
Key Highlights
- ➤Mark Griffin appointed Telos (TLS) CEO, effective November 2, 2026
- ➤John B. Wood becomes Executive Chairman, leaving day-to-day operations
- ➤Telos returns to growth and reports improved operational efficiency and profitability
- ➤Telos will report third-quarter 2026 results on November 9, 2026
Expert Statements
Fred Schaufeld, Member of Telos’ Board of Directors
“John’s leadership has guided Telos through its turnaround and return to growth, and the Board is grateful for the vision and commitment he has brought to the company. Mark has spent decades serving Telos; his knowledge of our customers, operations and programs gives the Board confidence in his readiness to lead. We believe Telos can build on its progress under Mark’s leadership, with John’s counsel as Executive Chairman providing continuity through this transition.”
John B. Wood, Executive Chairman of Telos
“Mark and I have worked together for 35 years through important chapters in Telos’ growth. Along the way, we’ve cultivated a distinctive customer intimacy grounded in knowing our customers and understanding their needs. I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I have full confidence in Mark’s ability to lead Telos into its next chapter. As Executive Chairman, I look forward to continuing our partnership and supporting him as he leads the company.”
Mark Griffin, Chief Executive Officer of Telos
“I’m honored by the Board’s confidence and grateful to John for his leadership and partnership. I’ve seen firsthand the strength of Telos’ customer relationships and the commitment of our employees to the missions we support. I look forward to working with our team and customers to build on the company’s recent return to growth and execute its strategic priorities.”
ASHBURN, Va., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Executive Vice President Mark Griffin as the company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective today. John B. Wood will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman, effective today.
“John’s leadership has guided Telos through its turnaround and return to growth, and the Board is grateful for the vision and commitment he has brought to the company. Mark has spent decades serving Telos; his knowledge of our customers, operations and programs gives the Board confidence in his readiness to lead. We believe Telos can build on its progress under Mark’s leadership, with John’s counsel as Executive Chairman providing continuity through this transition,” said Fred Schaufeld, a member of Telos’ Board of Directors.
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