Amentum’s new IR head will work on Jacobs’ merger-related issues

Virginia-based Amentum recently hired Nathan Rutledge for its newly-created position of senior vice president and head of investor relations.

Rutledge will lead investor relations activity connected with Amentum’s announced merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses, according to a July 2  press release. The new blended company will be publicly traded.

An Amentum spokesperson said Wednesday that head of investor relations is a newly-created position established before the company’s anticipated listing. The merger is expected to close by the end of September.

According to the Amentum release. Rutledge previously led investor relations at Booz Allen Hamilton, the defense, intelligence and technology consultancy. He has also held various finance roles at Navient Corporation, a student-loan servicing company.

“We believe that his [Rutledge]deep expertise in investor relations and strategic communications will prove instrumental as we prepare to execute a transformational go-public transaction, continue to execute on our growth strategies, and deliver long-term value to our shareholders,” Amentum’s chief financial officer, Travis Johnson, said in the release.