Hilary Hageman has won WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Award for General Counsel and/or Compliance Executive of the Year (Private & Public Company).
On June 2, WashingtonExec unveiled the winners of the 2026 Chief Officer Awards, its premier recognition of the executives shaping the future of government contracting. This annual can’t-miss event celebrates bold, innovative leaders across government and industry.
The event took place at The Hilton in McLean, Virginia, where over 500 attendees came together for a memorable in-person luncheon.
In her finalist Q and A, Hageman discusses SAIC’s recent milestones, her approach to governance in a rapidly evolving technology landscape, and the experiences that have shaped her career.
“I spent most of my early life overseas in Africa and Asia,” she said. “I was proud to be the child of Americans posted in some of the most unsettled areas of the world. Living amidst civil unrest, I was blessed to have the American military rescue and protect my family.”
Along with the government and industry winners, John G. Edwards, president of the CIA Officers Memorial Foundation, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes Edwards for his decades of exceptional service to the nation, marked by transformative leadership at the CIA and an enduring commitment to its people and mission.
WashingtonExec extends its gratitude to its silver sponsors, KippsDeSanto & Co. and Morgan Stanley; to its award sponsor, M&T Bank; and to its many table sponsors for their generous support.