Executive Moves

Nava announced Tuesday that it has appointed Kelly Feeney to the newly established executive role of vice president of operations and automation. What Will Feeney Do in Her New Role? Feeney is tasked with leading core operations to implement scalable processes that ensure consistent, long-term delivery. According to Sha Hwang, co-founder and chief operating officer of Nava, Feeney’s […] More

Tria Federal has appointed Tudor Alexandrescu as vice president of national security within its public safety business unit. In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, the company said Alexandrescu will spearhead growth initiatives, oversee delivery across its Department of Homeland Security and Department of State portfolio, and develop and implement strategies to expand Tria’s position as a […] More

Radiance Technologies has promoted Space Group Vice President Paul Lithgow to chief growth officer, tasking the longtime aerospace and defense executive with leading the company’s enterprise growth strategy as it expands across defense and intelligence markets. “I have known Paul for nearly 40 years and respect his judgement,” said Bill Bailey, CEO of Radiance Technologies, […] More

Retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth III, a four-time Wash100 Award winner, has been named a strategic adviser at Satellogic. What Is Whitworth’s Role at Satellogic? As strategic adviser, Whitworth will guide the engagement with international customers, advise on its technology road map and support the integration of high-frequency Earth observation into intelligence architectures, Satellogic said Wednesday. “Access […] More

Bob Costello, former chief information officer at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, has joined Merlin Group as chief digital and information officer. Costello will lead the company’s digital strategy, technology architecture and enterprise AI initiatives, Merlin Group said Thursday. What Experience Does Bob Costello Bring? Costello spent more than two decades at the Department […] More

Mattermost has appointed Matt Mandrgoc as a vice president within its federal business. As VP of federal, Mandrgoc will lead the company’s growth strategy across U.S. government markets, accelerating opportunities for system integrators, resellers and deployment partners, Mattermost said in a LinkedIn post on Monday. Who Is Matt Mandrgoc? Prior to joining Mattermost Federal, Mandrgoc […] More

Astranis Space Technologies has appointed John Hyten, a retired U.S. Air Force general and a two-time Wash100 awardee, as chairman of the company’s newly established strategic advisory board. Leadership appointments across the space and defense sector highlight how companies are strengthening their teams as government and industry collaboration continues to evolve. The Potomac Officers Club […] More

USA Rare Earth has appointed Gregory Bowman as chief global policy officer and head of external relations as the company expands engagement with policymakers and government partners supporting domestic rare earth production. The company said Monday Bowman will oversee public policy, government relations, corporate affairs and strategic communications. The leadership change comes as USA Rare […] More

Capital Solutions Group has appointed national security and technology leader Doreen Harwood, a national security expert, as chair of its newly established board of directors. CSG said Thursday that Harwood will advise its executive leadership team and work to guide the company as it works to expand within the national security technology community. “We are […] More

Intel’s board of directors has elected semiconductor industry veteran Craig Barratt as its independent chair, with the leadership transition scheduled to take effect following the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting on May 13. Barratt will succeed Frank Yeary, who is retiring from the board and will not seek reelection at the upcoming meeting, Intel said Tuesday. Yeary joined the […] More