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Shift5 Appoints L3Harris Executive Toby Magsig as President and Interim CEO
Shift5, the Operational Intelligence platform for America's defense and transportation systems, today announced the appointment of Toby Magsig as president and interim CEO, assuming full responsibility for company strategy, operations, and execution. Magsig joins Shift5 from L3Harris Technologies, where he served as vice president and general manager of Enterprise Autonomous Solutions, bringing extensive experience in emerging technologies, defense acquisition, and enterprise growth.
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