Alliant Techsystems : ATK’s Jeff Kubacki Selected as a Top Chief Information Officer for 2014 by ExecRank

Arlington, Va., January 14, 2015 -  ATK's (NYSE: ATK) Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Jeff Kubacki, was selected as a top CIO for 2014 by ExecRank, a research and advisory firm specializing in executive rankings and C-suite performance reports.

The rankings are based on statistical and algorithmic analysis of executive and company performance and are the result of more than three years of research and feedback from evaluation committees and top Chief Information Officers. For the complete rankings, please visit http://www.execrank.com/2014-rankings/2014-top-chief-information-officer/.

"This recognition reflects on the accomplishments of the entire ATK IT team and is a visible symbol of the collaboration that took place during the development and implementation of an actionable and affordable IT strategic plan," said Kubacki. "We came together as a unified team during the journey towards becoming a World Class IT organization and the transition from a tactical department to being strategic business partners. I am very proud of the entire ATK IT team and what they have accomplished over the past four years."

ExecRank screened more than 10,000 Chief Information Officers in the United States. The evaluation criteria put a premium on experience and track record, but also valued CIOs who are making IT a strategic focal point at the board level.

"We were incredibly impressed by Mr. Kubacki's professional experience and tenure as SVP and CIO of ATK," said Chris Beaver, managing director of ExecRank. "His focus on measurable results and his successful leadership of a metrics-driven IT operation that compounds business value year after year are some of the main reasons for his position on this year's list. Mr. Kubacki is well regarded amongst his peers and in the industry, and we are pleased to have him as a part of ExecRank's Top CIOs."

ATK is an aerospace, defense, and outdoor sports and recreation company with operations in 21 states, Puerto Rico and internationally. News and information can be found on the Internet at www.atk.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/atk or on Twitter @ATK.

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