# KBR Appoints Qasem to Board

KBR appointed Rami Qasem to its board effective October 1, 2026, adding experience in energy, industrial technology, digital transformation, and AI as the company prepares to separate its Mission Technology Solutions business into Trinzic in January 2027. The announcement does not identify a solicitation, contract award, or new procurement opportunity. For contractors, the planned separation is relevant because it may change the corporate structure and leadership associated with KBR’s national-security business, while KBR focuses on industrial, energy, and infrastructure solutions.

- Organizations working with or pursuing work tied to Mission Technology Solutions should assess how the planned separation could affect the business’s leadership and operating structure.
- KBR’s board appointment reflects a focus on industrial and energy capabilities, but the signal does not announce changes to specific contracts or procurement requirements.
- Trinzic is planned to become an independent public company in January 2027; contractors can use the announced timeline when reviewing their business relationships connected to the separating unit.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Vendors
- KBR (Government services contractor and parent of Mission Technology Solutions)
- Trinzic (Planned independent public company for KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions business)

### Sources
- [KBR Adds Industrial-Energy Tech Veteran Rami Qasem to Board](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/kbr-rami-qasem-board-of-directors) - ExecutiveBiz