T’Neil Walea

T’Neil Walea is a senior technology executive and trusted advisor to the Federal government and Defense Industrial Base, currently serving as Vice President and Head of Federal, Aerospace, and Defense for Siemens. With prior leadership roles at Microsoft and IBM, she has led go-to-market strategy, product innovation, and advanced AI initiatives across civilian and defense sectors. Known for bridging the gap between policy and emerging technology, T’Neil works at the intersection of national priorities and frontier innovation to engineer the future of American defense production. A frequent keynote speaker, she is passionate about developing high-performing teams and inspiring the next generation to build something great.