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Our Leadership

Experienced professionals guiding System Engineering Corp toward continued excellence and innovation.

Guiding Vision, Proven Experience

Our leadership team combines decades of engineering expertise with a commitment to the values that have defined System Engineering Corp since 1983. Together, they guide our global operations and strategic direction.

With backgrounds spanning aerospace, infrastructure, technology, and finance, our leaders bring diverse perspectives united by a common vision: to deliver engineering excellence that transforms industries and communities.

Executive leadership team in professional meeting

Executive Team

Robert Harrison - CEO

Robert Harrison

Chief Executive Officer

Robert has led System Engineering Corp for over 15 years, driving the company's global expansion while maintaining its commitment to engineering excellence. With over 35 years in the industry, he brings visionary leadership and deep technical expertise to guide the organization into the future.

Sarah Mitchell - COO

Sarah Mitchell

Chief Operating Officer

Sarah oversees global operations, ensuring that every project meets the high standards our clients expect. Her background in systems engineering and project management, spanning 25 years, enables her to optimize performance across all regions and service lines.

James Chen - CTO

James Chen

Chief Technology Officer

James leads our technical innovation initiatives, keeping System Engineering Corp at the forefront of engineering technology. His expertise in emerging technologies and digital transformation has been instrumental in modernizing our service delivery.

Elizabeth Warren - CFO

Elizabeth Warren

Chief Financial Officer

Elizabeth brings over 20 years of financial leadership experience to System Engineering Corp. She oversees all financial operations, strategic investments, and ensures the company's continued financial strength and stability.

Senior Leadership

Michael Kowalski - VP Systems Engineering

Michael Kowalski

VP, Systems Engineering

Michael leads our systems engineering practice, overseeing complex integration projects and ensuring technical excellence across all engagements. His expertise spans aerospace, defense, and critical infrastructure.

Aisha Patel - VP Infrastructure

Aisha Patel

VP, Infrastructure Development

Aisha heads our infrastructure development division, bringing extensive experience in large-scale transportation and utilities projects. She has delivered landmark projects across four continents.

David Thompson - VP Global Operations

David Thompson

VP, Global Operations

David coordinates operations across our international offices, ensuring consistent quality and service delivery worldwide. His background in project management and international business drives our global success.

Laura Rodriguez - VP Human Resources

Laura Rodriguez

VP, Human Resources

Laura leads our people strategy, fostering a culture of excellence and ensuring we attract and retain the best talent in the industry. She champions diversity, inclusion, and professional development.

Richard Nakamura - VP Business Development

Richard Nakamura

VP, Business Development

Richard drives our growth strategy and client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand our services and geographic reach. His deep industry relationships have been key to our continued expansion.

Karen O'Brien - VP Quality and Safety

Karen O'Brien

VP, Quality & Safety

Karen ensures that every project meets the highest standards of quality and safety. Her leadership in developing our quality management systems has made safety and excellence hallmarks of our work.

Our Leadership Philosophy

"We believe that great leadership means empowering our people to do their best work, maintaining unwavering integrity in all our dealings, and never compromising on the quality that our clients deserve. As stewards of a privately owned company, we take the long view—making decisions that will benefit our clients, our people, and our communities for generations to come."

Corporate Governance

As a privately owned company, we are guided by principles of integrity, accountability, and long-term value creation.

Ethical Standards

We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our business dealings, with zero tolerance for corruption or misconduct.

Risk Management

Our comprehensive risk management framework identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks across all our operations.

Accountability

Our leaders are accountable to our stakeholders—clients, employees, and communities—for delivering on our commitments.

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Experience the difference that principled leadership and engineering excellence can make for your projects.