- Michael Loomis, president and CEO of Nokia Federal Solutions, is the chair of the 4×24 Leadership Program’s 5G Group
- A two-time Wash100 Award winner, Loomis has helped expand Nokia Federal Solutions’ presence across the federal market
- The 4×24 Leadership Program’s 5G Group connects government and industry leaders to advance communications technologies
Michael Loomis, a two-time Wash100 awardee, plays a key role in advancing federal and military adoption and driving innovation in 5G technology as president and CEO of Nokia Federal Solutions and chair of the 4×24 Leadership Program’s 5G Group.
The 4×24 Leadership Program is an exclusive community for the executives revolutionizing and shaping the future of the government contracting market. The invite-only program connects members with industry peers who deliver cutting-edge technologies to government customers and the federal leaders who make procurement decisions.
The 4×24 5G Group comprises the most influential figures in telecommunications technology. Find out how you can become a member of the 5G Group or explore the 22 other peer groups of Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Program.
Who Is Michael Loomis?
Loomis has over two decades of leadership experience in the telecommunications technology sector. He joined Nokia in 2015 as executive vice president and head of webscale following the company’s acquisition of France’s Alcatel-Lucent, where he held the roles of chief technology officer and VP of tech sales.
Prior to Alcatel-Lucent, he spent over nine years at communications company Nortel. Earlier in his career, Loomis worked at Bay Networks and Solectron.
A U.S. Army veteran, Loomis served as first lieutenant for the 82nd Airborne Division and was deployed to Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, according to his bio on the Nokia Federal website.
In an interview with ExecutiveBiz in 2022, Loomis recounted how his military background has guided his private sector career.
“There was a sense of duty and purpose beyond just the financial results that you have in industry. You get many other things in industry as well as the satisfaction of innovation, but I’ve just always had a soft spot in my heart for the mission” he told the site. “This sense of duty, purpose and mission helped guide me into this new role at Nokia Federal. When I had the opportunity to join Alcatel-Lucent, which became Nokia after a 2015 acquisition, it was a critical area of investment and another growth area to do what I loved doing.”
Why Did Michael Loomis Win the Wash100 Award?
Loomis has won the Wash100 for two consecutive years in 2025 and 2026, reflecting his continuing impact in advancing wireless communications technology. His latest win is for his strategic leadership marked by industry collaborations and major contract awards, positioning Nokia Federal Solutions as a leading player in GovCon.
“This second Wash100 recognition underscores the consistency of Mike’s impact and the growing role he plays in shaping innovation across federal contracting and national security,” Executive Mosaic CEO Jim Garrettson stated about Loomis’ second consecutive Wash100 win.
Loomis secured his first Wash100 Award in 2025 for his role in growing Nokia Federal Solutions from a new industry entrant into a trusted partner of the federal government, delivering microwave, optical networking, tactical private wireless, 5G and other critical technologies to various agencies.
How Is Nokia Federal Solutions Supporting Defense Connectivity?
Under Loomis’ leadership, Nokia’s federal government arm has expanded its portfolio of advanced communications capabilities for defense customers.
In May, the company launched a modular, open-architecture 5G capability that combines its carrier-grade 5G technology and Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL platform to support secure defense communications for the U.S. military and allies.
According to Loomis, Nokia recognizes the need to adapt its advanced commercial communications technologies to meet Department of War requirements.
“This launch reflects how Nokia is building focused defense capabilities, leveraging our commercial technology and strong partnerships into a meaningful, ready-to-use solution that is deployable by our defense customers,” he stated.
Nokia Federal Solutions also worked with Anduril Industries on the 5G Comms Sentry Tower, or CST. Announced in April, CST offers high-speed, low-latency communications to support defense operations in regions where traditional infrastructure is limited or unavailable.
In March, the company achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2, demonstrating compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-171 controls for controlled unclassified information.
The certification, according to Loomis, assures federal customers that Nokia Federal Solutions is “operating with the level of rigor their missions require.”
The partnerships formed in Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Program lead to new capabilities that advance national priorities, such as providing critical connectivity to American warfighters. Visit the 4×24 page to learn more about the program.
How Is Nokia Federal Solutions Driving 5G Innovation?
Nokia Federal Solutions is at the forefront of 5G innovation. Together with its partners Skydweller Aero and Tangram Flex, the Nokia subsidiary will demonstrate a rapid-deployment airborne private network designed to deliver flexible communications services for military and commercial applications under a contract from the U.S. Air Force awarded in January.
Under the contract, Nokia Federal Solutions will provide the 5G network technology that will be installed on a Skydweller Aero Perpetual Flight solar-powered aircraft. Tangram Flex will supply the software that will ensure that the communications infrastructure is interoperable with current and future military systems.
The telecommunications company is also part of the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration, a Pentagon-funded initiative supported by the National Spectrum Consortium. The initiative is intended to enable real-time spectrum sharing between commercial 5G and government systems.
What Is Michael Loomis’ Role as 4×24 Chair?
Loomis’ deep industry leadership experience and past military service make him uniquely suited to lead the 4×24 Leadership Program’s 5G Group.
As group chair, he facilitates dialogue between industry and government on telecommunications technology.
The 4×24 Leadership Program regularly hosts dinners that give members exclusive access to government officials who discuss mission challenges and priorities. During these dinners, members can ask questions and gain strategic insights about the capabilities that government customers need.
The program also gives members access to Potomac Officers Club summits held throughout the year, where government officials deliver keynotes and share the stage with industry leaders during panel discussions. Loomis has been a speaker at three POC summits, including at the 2025 Defense R&D Summit, where he moderated a discussion on the role of 5G in warfare.
The 4×24 chair also encourages collaboration within the group to advance shared objectives, accelerate innovation and ensure that industry delivers technologies that give the U.S. an edge over global adversaries.
Why Should GovCons Join Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Program?
Executive Mosaic’s 4×24 Leadership Program is designed for leaders who make an impact in GovCon. Through the program, members can:
- Gain a deeper understanding of agency priorities and challenges
- Share best practices with industry peers
- Identify emerging federal priorities and market trends
- Hear strategic insight that informs capture and growth strategies
- Collaborate with other industry innovators
- Enhance organizational visibility
- Become part of the conversations shaping the future of GovCon
