Mike Barthlow, former senior vice president and general manager of Cubic Corp., has been named the president and CEO of BT Federal, the U.S. government-focused business arm of BT Group.
The company announced on Tuesday that Barthlow will bring more than 25 years of senior experience in communications, technology and infrastructure to the role and will be responsible for the creation and execution of BT Federal’s strategic growth plan.
“The government sector, like all industries, is undergoing rapid digital transformation, and requires unique solutions to address the challenges of today and tomorrow,” said Kevin Brown, managing director of BT Security. “Mike’s experience makes him ideally placed to spearhead BT Federal’s mission to provide U.S. government customers with trusted and innovative solutions that leverage BT’s global investments, capabilities and expertise.”
BT Federal provides tailored IT, communication and security solutions to U.S. government organizations around the world, combining local knowledge and regulatory compliance with the resources and portfolio of BT’s global operations.
Barthlow has held a number of strategic growth and P&L leadership roles throughout his career, and carried out the due diligence and integration of domestic and international mergers and acquisitions totaling nearly $1 billion in value.