Executive Moves

Sagewind Capital has named Dalia Khanafseh as principal of portfolio operations The newly-created position calls on Khanafseh to work to ensure the growth and success of Sagewind’s portfolio companies Khanafseh joins Sagewind from Astrion, where she served as senior vice president of transformation Private equity firm Sagewind Capital said Tuesday that it has appointed Dalia Khanafseh […] More

Erich Wiemann has joined SAIC as vice president of capture for the company’s Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group Wiemann comes to SAIC from Peraton, where he served as senior director and capture lead for the citizen services and public services sector SAIC is a Platinum Sponsor for the Potomac Officers Club’s 2026 Air and Space […] More

Former KBR executive Byron Bright has joined AtkinsRéalis as president of U.S. operations The leadership transition comes as the company expands its U.S. footprint Bright has decades of experience leading large-scale government and engineering businesses AtkinsRéalis has appointed Byron Bright as president of its U.S. business, effective July 1. Bright, a six-time Wash100 Award recipient, […] More

GRVTY has added retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Tom James to its advisory board James served 43 years in military leadership roles, including deputy commander of U.S. Space Command As an advisory board member, James will help shape GRVTY’s strategy across space, cyber and other domains GRVTY has appointed Tom James, a retired U.S. Army […] More

CALIBRE has tapped longtime executive Cassie Baxter to help lead its defense division Baxter will bring nearly 15 years of company experience to her vice president role CEO Richard Pineda has cited Baxter’s training systems background and leadership skills as key strengths for the position CALIBRE Systems has promoted Cassie Baxter to vice president of its defense […] More

Attalon has added Jonathan Moneymaker to its board of directors Moneymaker will bring defense technology experience across directed energy, autonomy and counter-drone systems He previously founded and led BlueHalo through a major expansion Attalon has appointed Jonathan Moneymaker to its board of directors. The appointment comes as the company continues to expand its capabilities, advance innovation […] More

Everfox has tapped veteran tech sales leader Ted Girard as its chief revenue officer Girard will oversee sales, partnerships and business development as the company expands its market reach Before joining Everfox, Girard held senior public-sector sales roles at Snowflake and Okta Former Snowflake executive Ted Girard has been appointed chief revenue officer at Everfox, the high-assurance […] More

Scientific Systems has added former Air Force and defense technology leader Dan Javorsek as chief strategy officer Javorsek will help guide the company’s growth in autonomous systems across multiple operational domains The leadership expansion also brings Louis Dube and Nick Dille to focus on aviation autonomy and tactical programs Scientific Systems has expanded its leadership team […] More

Austal USA has named Gene Miller president to lead the shipbuilder after a board-led leadership search The veteran shipbuilding executive brings more than 30 years of experience across major defense contractors Miller is responsible for a nationwide operation spanning four states and more than 3,500 employees Austal USA has appointed Gene Miller as president following a three-month […] More

Valkyrie has named Danielle Thomasson VP of business development and capture The new role will support the company’s growth The promotion follows broader leadership expansion under CEO Josh Jackson Valkyrie Enterprises has promoted Danielle Thomasson to vice president of business development and capture. What Will Danielle Thomasson Oversee at Valkyrie? In a LinkedIn post on […] More