Executive Moves

Claroty has elected cybersecurity industry veteran Dave DeWalt as chairman of its board of directors. The New York-headquartered company said Monday that DeWalt’s appointment underscores its goal to strengthen defenses for cyber-physical systems, or CPS, across industries. Who Is Claroty’s New Board Chair? DeWalt, founder and CEO of investment and advisory firm NightDragon, brings over […] More

Honeywell has appointed veteran aerospace executive Jim Currier as president and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace, which the multinational conglomerate is spinning off as an independent, publicly traded company by the second half of 2026. The company also announced Monday that Craig Arnold, former Eaton chairman and CEO, will serve as chairman of the Honeywell Aerospace […] More

Private investment firm AE Industrial Partners has appointed Chris Aguemon and Bill Strobel as vice presidents in its Washington, D.C., office. What Were Chris Aguemon’s Roles Before AE Industrial? AE Industrial said Wednesday that Aguemon most recently served as VP at Arlington Capital Partners, where he oversaw acquisitions in the national security and defense sectors. Prior to that, […] More

Senior defense industry executive David Dacquino has joined the board of directors at Frontier Technology Inc., or FTI. The Beavercreek, Ohio-based company said Wednesday Dacquino’s appointment aligns with its continuous effort to innovate and expand its presence across the Department of Defense sector. “The appointment of David J. Dacquino to our board reflects FTI’s ongoing commitment to […] More

ICF has announced a series of leadership changes that will take effect in early 2026.  ICF said Thursday Barry Broadus is set to retire as chief financial officer on March 1, 2026, and will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer James Morgan, who will be designated as chief operating and financial officer. Additionally, Executive Vice President Anne Choate will […] More

David Cattler, former director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, has been appointed to the board of advisers at Peraton. He will contribute to the company over 35 years of experience across the Department of Defense, the intelligence community and NATO, Peraton said Wednesday. What Other IC Roles Did Cattler Hold? Before heading DCSA, […] More

Virtualitics has appointed Steve Dennis, a veteran technology leader, to its board of advisers. In a LinkedIn post announcing the move, the company said Dennis has over four decades of experience in emerging computing technologies across both public and private sectors. In his new role, he will provide strategic guidance to help Virtualitics expand its […] More

Hollie Flanner has announced on LinkedIn that she has been promoted to director of partner relations at Summit 7. In her new role, Flanner will be responsible for fostering partnerships and collaborating with people and organizations that aim to securing the defense industrial base. Regarding her appointment as partner relations director, Flanner said she is excited to […] More

Astronaut and author Chris Hadfield has been named adviser at Kepler Communications, a company specializing in internet connectivity for space. The Toronto-based company said Monday Hadfield will provide guidance as Kepler expands its communications infrastructure for human spaceflight missions, helping advance its goal of delivering real-time and reliable space-based connectivity. “Chris understands better than anyone how critical dependable […] More

The Aerospace Corp. has named Steve Shinn as vice president and chief financial officer. The company said Monday that Shinn joined on Oct. 20, bringing with him over 25 years of financial operations experience across the government and private sectors. Shinn’s Leadership Awards in NASA Stint Shinn had previously served as the acting CFO at […] More

GRVTY has added retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Ryan Heritage, former director of operations at U.S. Cyber Command, to its advisory board. How Heritage Strengthens GRVTY’s Advisory Board In a press release published Monday, GRVTY CEO Katie Selbe said Heritage’s experience and achievements in the field of national security will help shape the company’s […] More

Spry Methods has appointed former Peraton, Leidos, SAIC and Northrop Grumman executive Stu Shea to its board of advisers. Who Is Stu Shea? Shea is a veteran executive with over four decades of leadership experience in intelligence, national security, aerospace and technology, Spry Methods said Friday. The eight-time Wash100 Award winner spent over seven years at Peraton, where he most […] More