John Boyle

About John Boyle

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPVisionary and adaptable C-suite leader known for blending leadership styles to inspire high-performing teams and drive breakthrough results at scale. I pivot to situational demands bydeploying the right approach – visionary, affiliative, coaching, pace-setting, or democratic –depending on what the moment requires.My approach to sustainable growth is built on:1. Protecting bore business, ensuring stability and revenue predictability.2. Market expansion, penetrating new markets through disciplined go-to-market strategy.3. Mergers & acquisitions, identifying and scaling acquisitions to accelerate positioning.4. Best practice implementation, institutionalizing excellence across delivery and finance.5. Talent acquisition & fevelopment, recruiting leaders who raise the performance ceiling.6. Building empowering cultures: people-first environments where purpose drives results.7. Maximizing untapped potential: unlocking dormant pipeline and undercapitalized markets.RESULTSAcross IBM, ManTech, Cherokee Federal, and Lawelawe, I have delivered $10.3B in revenueand $15.2B in contract awards, consistently exceeding growth targets by 30%+ and scalingorganizations from $50M to $1.4B+.Over six years of C-suite leadership: 30% YoY revenue growth,$1.6B in EBITDA at a 15%average margin, 68% win rate, and a 1.7 book-to-bill ratio while earning top marks in (4.3/5) and customer loyalty (9.5/10). Highlights include scaling Cherokee Federalfrom $511M to $1.4B in three years and delivering $3.3B in annual bookings at ManTech.INDUSTRY RECOGNITIONExecutiveBiz Spotlight (2026, 2022)| Engage Defense Innovation 15•••26)| PotomacOfficers Club “Chief Growth Officers to Watch” (2020)CORE COMPETENCIESPurpose-Driven Leadership · Business Transformation · Shareholder Value Maximization ·Strategic Customer Relationships · Market Expansion · Predictive Financial Forecasting ·Executive Team Development · Global Leadership Footprint · Cross-Functional Leadership · AI-Enabled Operations · Defense, Intel, Civilian, S & LG, and Commercial Markets (Domestic and Global) · M&A Execution

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Lawelawe Defense Inc.

   Oct 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Mission-driven Chief Executive Officer leading the growth and transformation of a small business delivering Enterprise IT, Cybersecurity, AI & Data Analytics, Service Desk, and Systems Modernization capabilities to the U.S. Federal Government. Accountable for enterprise strategy, growth, delivery, financial performance, culture, governance, and community impact.Enterprise Growth & Performance Scaled the company from $45M to $75M in revenue (43 percent growth) through disciplined execution and operational excellence. Sustained a 60 percent win rate and a $1B+ high-quality pipeline to support multi-year growth. Improved margins, cash flow visibility, and forecast accuracy through data-driven financial governance.Delivery & Customer Impact Achieved a 9.2/10 Voice of the Customer rating across federal programs. Implemented SecureStart™ & Malama360™ frameworks to standardize program transition and execution. Strengthened delivery credibility with a fully cleared workforce, PMP-certified program managers, and CMMC Level 2 readiness.People, Culture & Leadership Embedded a purpose-driven culture grounded in Care (Mālama), Exceed (Holomua), and Empower (Hoʻoikaika). Launched the “Voices of Lawelawe” employee survey, achieving a 4.3/5 engagement score. Built a high-performing leadership team supported by transparent performance metrics.Strategy, Governance & Purpose Expanded contract access across GWACs and IDIQs aligned with federal modernization priorities. Formed strategic alliances across IT, Cybersecurity, AI, and Systems Modernization, including AI partnerships with Google and Denodo and enterprise-wide AI foundational certification. Established Board governance cadence and a Modern Operating Model inspired by UC Berkeley CEO Academy frameworks. Championed a People-First Performance model linking engagement, customer satisfaction, financial growth, and reinvestment in Native Hawaiian communities.

Education

• Emporia State University

  Bachelor's degree, Finance and Marketing

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  CEO Academy

Skills

• Competitive Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Outsourcing
• Business Intelligence
• Business Planning
• Sales Process
• Leadership
• Saas
• Cloud Computing
• Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Professional Services
• Integration
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Product Management
• Business Analysis
• IT Strategy
• Management
• Sales
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Pre-Sales
• Business Strategy
• Market Research
• Proposal Writing
• Analysis
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Salesforce.com