In Orbit: A KBR Podcast

This summer, In Orbit is proud to feature several of KBR’s employee resource groups (ERGs) and the important work they do to create environments where our people can belong, connect, grow and bring their whole selves to work. To kick things off, we’re highlighting Pride and Allies, our ERG supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Host John Arnold is joined by Gracie Orr, small business liaison officer for KBR’s Science and Space business unit and a leader of Pride and Allies, to discuss the ERG’s mission, progress and recent global activities, and what’s on the docket for Pride Month.

When you hear the term “circular economy,” you might think about closing the loop on waste. And that’s important! But what about the concept of closing the loop on conventional economic business models, particularly in infrastructure? Host John Arnold is joined this week by Rocio Rutter, KBR principal of Circular Economy and Sustainability, in a conversation about circularity in infrastructure and how it can function as a true change engine that can help companies and governments transform their strategies, operations and business models, both economically and environmentally.

If you thought talking about ESG and sustainability couldn’t be entertaining, guess again! Our guest this week is the very funny Adam Kramer, vice president and corporate sustainability officer at KBR. Sitting down with host John Arnold, Adam talks about KBR’s commitment to ESG and how the business is following through, how KBR is using data to report its progress to the world, and why ethical ESG action is essential for businesses.

Special shoutout to surprise guest, Kirsten Mackenzie, KBR’s director of Corporate Sustainability!

Humankind is going back to the moon! Over the next few years, NASA’s Artemis program will open up a new frontier of space exploration for future generations, and KBR’s people are helping pave the way. With us to talk about KBR’s involvement with Artemis and his role as a ground controller at NASA Johnson Space Center is Patrick Ream, a member of KBR’s Science and Space team. Patrick tells host John Arnold about his lifelong fascination with space, how KBR is letting him live his dream of helping humankind reach the stars, and what we can all expect as the Artemis missions progress. You won’t want to miss it!

Interested in learning about what KBR’s up to in Australia and the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region? We’ve got you covered! This week, guest host Leanne Stace speaks with Paul Kahn, president of KBR Government Solutions International, and Rob Hawketts, vice president of Government Solutions APAC, for a wide-ranging conversation about KBR’s busy year so far in Australia and APAC. As Australians say, we’ve been flat out like a lizard drinking! Topics include KBR’s capabilities in the region, the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce, the vision for KBR in the region going forward, and much more!

What does it mean to be a female-friendly company? Find out firsthand from some of the women of KBR. This special episode celebrates KBR being named to Forbes’ list of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies for the second straight year and highlights the amazing strides we’re making to be a great company for women. The episode is led by Reshma Bhat, chair of KBR’s ASPIRE employee resource group in the United Arab Emirates, and features Dr. Euan McCulloch, director of operations in the Middle East for KBR’s Integrated Solutions International business unit, and several of the women of KBR, who share their personal experiences and insights about being part of our team of teams.

SPECIAL NOTE:

The In Orbit team would like to acknowledge the following individuals for their help and encouragement in producing this episode.

Preeti Santani, for assistance with content organization for the episode

Rudolf D'Souza, for supporting ASPIRE UAE

Payal Singh, ASPIRE UAE co-chair

ASPIRE leaders Aiesha Maxwell and Christina Halkias

Interesting content alert! Well, actually, it’s ALL interesting on “In Orbit.” But this week, we’re thrilled to feature Scott Hudson, chief UH-1 pilot with Kord Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of KBR. Listen as Scott recounts his remarkable flight career, which started at age 13 and has included flying missions for the U.S. Army in Europe during the Cold War, fighting fires with the U.S. Forest Service, training the next generation of pilots, and amassing more than 11,000 flight hours in helicopter cockpits. You won’t want to miss it!

What is Zero Harm? At KBR, it’s a way of life! Since its inception, the platform has resulted in unprecedented global HSSE (health, safety, security and environmental) performance and is also the foundation of KBR’s ESG culture, commitments and initiatives. Ultimately, Zero Harm is about doing what’s right to protect our people, planet, communities and business. This week, host John Arnold is joined by Paul Stephenson, director HSSE, to talk about the journey to Zero Harm and this year’s global Zero Harm Day celebrations, happening on February 22.

“Where’s my stuff and what’s its status?!” These are common questions asked by KBR customers and potential clients from the public to private sector and across various industries. Not knowing the answer is out of the question. Fortunately, KBR has a solution for that. Host John Arnold is joined by Preston Hoeve, KBR contract principal investigator and program and project lead, to talk about COPERS — a next-gen situational awareness platform that puts critical information at the customers’ fingertips to enable more effective decision-making — and that has the potential to be a true game changer.

Happy Holidays from the In Orbit crew! In our final episode of 2022, our hosts sit down with Philip Ivy, vice president of Global Marketing and Communications at KBR, in a discussion that highlights the important role marketing and communications plays in the life of KBR, the best-in-class services and solutions the team delivers internally and externally, and what’s on the horizon in 2023 and beyond.