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KBR names eight-member Trinzic board ahead of Jan 4, 2027 spin-off; Masiello to chair
KBR, INC.
- Spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions unit into Trinzic targeted to close January 4, 2027, via pro rata distribution of at least 80.1% of shares, intended tax-free.
- Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Wendy Masiello, ex-Director of the Defense Contract Management Agency, expected to chair Trinzic; CEO-designate Michael LaRouche also a director.
- Board includes retired Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, who ended a 34-year career as the Space Force's second Chief of Space Operations in November 2026, and ex-Boeing Defense CFO Carol Hibbard.
- Nchacha Etta (CFO of U.S. Physical Therapy) and Masiello will retire from KBR's board at spin-off completion, citing no disagreement; both move to Trinzic's board.
- KBR EVP Strategic Transactions Mark Sopp also retires at spin-off, receiving no severance; board adds Rakesh Sharma (ex-Ultra Electronics CEO) and retired Vice Adm. James Syring.