Apogee appoints veteran leader Frank Varga as new CEO

Apogee, a leading provider of defense and security solutions, announced the appointment of Frank Varga as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 23, 2024. Varga succeeds company founder Wes Georges, who has led Apogee since its inception in 2004.

Varga brings over 28 years of experience in operations and management within the government and defense sectors. He boasts a distinguished 15-year tenure with Apogee, having held key leadership positions, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer. His deep understanding of the defense industry, coupled with his strategic vision and commitment to excellence, positioned him perfectly to take the helm at Apogee.

Frank said: “I am honored and excited to continue leading this amazing organization. I have been fortunate to help shape this incredibly committed team of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions to our customers. As CEO, we will continue to foster innovation, respond rapidly to need, and build long-term value and sustained growth for our partners, employees, and customer organizations. The future of Apogee is bright, bold, and limitless.”

Prior to joining Apogee, Varga’s career included serving as a consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton and in the United States Air Force, specializing in space communications and bomber sustainment. He holds esteemed certifications, including Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) from INCOSE and Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI. His academic credentials include an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. Additionally, he has earned certificates in Finance and Corporate Governance from The Wharton School.