Strong defence and security profile joins the board at Systematic

Christina Balis, Global Campaign Director for Training & Mission Rehearsal at QinetiQ, is a new member of the software company’s board of directors.

Systematic, a leading software and systems company in the defence and healthcare sector, has appointed Christina Balis as a new member of its board of directors. Balis brings extensive experience and expertise in the defence and security sector and a solid strategic and international perspective.

Balis is currently the Global Campaign Director for Training & Mission Rehearsal at UK-based QinetiQ, a leading defence and security company. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing the company’s strategy and long-term business-winning activities in defence training, exercises, and mission rehearsal.

“We are very pleased to welcome Christina to our board of directors. She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the defence and security sector and a deep understanding of the global market dynamics and customer needs. Her strategic vision and international outlook will be invaluable for Systematic as we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions to our customers in over 50 countries,” says Michael Holm, founder of Systematic and Chairman of the Board.

Prior to joining QinetiQ, Balis was the head of European operations of Avascent, a global strategy and management consulting firm specialising in aerospace, defence and government-driven markets. She also worked as vice president for strategy and corporate development at Serco Inc. and as a fellow in the Europe Programme of the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Balis holds an MA and a PhD in International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a BA (Hons) in European Business Administration. She is fluent in English, French, German, and Greek and has published widely on issues of transatlantic defence and security.

“I am excited to join Systematic’s board of directors. Systematic is a remarkable company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality software and systems that make a difference for its customers and society. I look forward to working with the board and the management team to support Systematic’s continued success and growth,” says Balis.

Systematic’s Board of Directors is composed of:

• Chairman Michael Holm, Systematic’s founder
• Deputy Chairman Lars Monrad-Gylling. Professional Board member and former Executive Director at KMD A/S.
• Helle Østergaard Kristiansen. CEO at Danske Commodities.
• Nick Hækkerup. Director of Danish Brewers' Association.
• Christina Balis. Global Campaign Director Training & Mission Rehearsal, QinetiQ

Members elected by employees:

• Allan Iversen. Facility Manager at Systematic A/S
• Pernille Keum Hjort Møller. Lead Business Partner, People & Culture at Systematic A/S