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Dedrone Dominates Defense Sector in 2023, Closing 16 Major Defense Contracts Globally, Tripling Revenue and Deepening Work with US Defense Innovation Unit

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Finally, Brigadier General James Bienlien (US Army, retired) has joined the company as Vice President of Defense.

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  • Finally, Brigadier General James Bienlien (US Army, retired) has joined the company as Vice President of Defense.
  • As counterdrone capabilities rise to a priority need in warfare, Dedrone is deepening its relationships with defense departments globally, including the United States Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
  • “Drones now play a crucial role in every modern conflict, and the war in Ukraine has shown that fast development cycles are key to a strong defense.
  • This capability has led to our continued success in working with national defense organizations globally,” said Rob Campbell, General Manager of Dedrone Defense.

Deepwatch Hires Curt Aubley as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer to Deliver the Next Generation of Its Managed Security Platform

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Deepwatch , the leading managed security platform for the cyber resilient enterprise, today announced that Curt Aubley has joined its executive team as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer.

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  • Deepwatch , the leading managed security platform for the cyber resilient enterprise, today announced that Curt Aubley has joined its executive team as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer.
  • In this role, Aubley will lead the product and security operations teams, including delivering the next generation of the Deepwatch platform to include AI-driven capabilities as well as open, seamless integrations with a wide array of customer’s data sources.
  • “We’re extremely excited about Curt joining Deepwatch; he brings strong and proven expertise in security operations, product innovation and defeating adversaries,” said Charlie Thomas, CEO of Deepwatch.
  • Aubley is a former US Army officer and combat veteran.

Nova Clean Energy Appoints Dylan Reeves as SVP of Commercial Operations

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Nova Clean Energy (‘Nova’ or ‘the Company’), today announced the appointment of Dylan Reeves as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations.

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  • Nova Clean Energy (‘Nova’ or ‘the Company’), today announced the appointment of Dylan Reeves as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations.
  • Dylan joins Nova from its controlling shareholder Bluestar Energy Capital where he has played a central role in BEC’s rapid growth as a member of the founding team, including its entry into the Australian market as well as the formation and growth of Nova Clean Energy.
  • Dylan Reeves joined BEC from its inception in March 2022 from GE Renewable Energy.
  • At GE Dylan was responsible for global sales, commercial operations along with product development for the renewables aftermarket business.

The Barnes Global Advisors Expands Leadership Team with the Addition of Dr. Rob Carter

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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SEWICKLEY, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is announcing the appointment of Dr. Rob Carter to the position of Director of Engineering. In his new role, Rob will become part of TBGA's leadership, guiding the highly skilled ADDvisor® team in solving complex technical challenges for customers.

Key Points: 
  • SEWICKLEY, Pa., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA) is announcing the appointment of Dr.
  • In his new role, Rob will become part of TBGA's leadership, guiding the highly skilled ADDvisor® team in solving complex technical challenges for customers.
  • This leadership appointment recognizes Rob's exceptional credentials to deliver solutions and build relationships that propel the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in vital industrial sectors.
  • Rob has a rich history in advanced manufacturing leadership with over 18 years of experience in the defense and medical sectors.

Reticulate Micro Transmits First-ever Real-time Streaming Video over UHF TACSAT in Army Demonstration  

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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PALM BAY, Fla., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc., a defense technology company dedicated to delivering trusted and resilient communications over any transport and in any environment, announced today that it successfully streamed live video over a UHF TACSAT radio link – a first for the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Reticulate conducted the demonstration on Feb. 28th with the US Army, using Reticulate Micro's VAST™ encoder and NanTenna's Ultra High Frequency (UHF) TACSAT antenna.
  • It marked the first time a commercial provider has demonstrated live video streaming in a tactical environment over the Army's legacy TACSAT network.
  • Today, there is no other solution capable of streaming real-time video over legacy tactical networks such as HF and TACSAT," said John Dames, CTO of Reticulate Micro.
  • Reticulate will continue to do validations of its VAST video system across all tactical communication networks in use today and will make this data available to government customers.

NAA Names James Schenck as the 2024 Whitman Trophy Recipient

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.

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  • WASHINGTON and TYSONS, Va., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) is pleased to announce that PenFed Credit Union President/CEO & PenFed Foundation CEO James Schenck has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Bruce Whitman Memorial Trophy.
  • Created in honor of the aerospace executive and philanthropist bearing its name, Bruce was posthumously named the first trophy recipient in 2019.
  • "No one cared more about our industry than Bruce Whitman," said Jim Albaugh, NAA Chair.
  • "He dedicated his life to service, and I know Bruce would be honored to know that this year's recipient of the Whitman Trophy is James Schenck.

Accelera Solutions Announces Greg Dyer as Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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FAIRFAX, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading enterprise in cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, Accelera Solutions is delighted to welcome Greg Dyer as the new Chief Operating Officer.

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  • FAIRFAX, Va., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As a leading enterprise in cloud modernization, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, Accelera Solutions is delighted to welcome Greg Dyer as the new Chief Operating Officer.
  • Greg expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It's an honor to join Accelera Solutions, a company that stands at the forefront of cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
  • Steve Weiss, President of Accelera, expressed his enthusiasm about reuniting with Greg Dyer: "I am thrilled to rejoin forces with Greg.
  • Yi, the Chief Executive Officer of Accelera Solutions, also remarked, "Greg Dyer's vast experience and operational leadership are pivotal to our strategy for expanding our reach and enhancing our services.

Suni Harford to Join the Capital One Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE: COF), today announced that seasoned financial services industry executive Suni P. Harford has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2024. Ms. Harford will stand for election to the Board by Capital One shareholders in May 2024. As a member of the Board, Ms. Harford will serve on the Audit Committee and Risk Committee.

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  • Ms. Harford will stand for election to the Board by Capital One shareholders in May 2024.
  • As a member of the Board, Ms. Harford will serve on the Audit Committee and Risk Committee.
  • While at UBS, Ms. Harford also served as the UBS Group Executive Board Lead for the firm's sustainability and impact efforts.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Suni to our Board of Directors," said Richard D. Fairbank, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Capital One.

Gainful Solutions Welcomes New Senior Consultants

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Managing Partners of Gainful Solutions, Ambassador Michael Ranneberger and Mr. Soheil Nazari-Kangarlou, and their Partners, Mr. Stephen Hayes and retired Colonel Dr. Isaiah Wilson, are honored to welcome Dr. Genevieve Lester and Mr. Vance Martin as senior consultants.
  • She was academic lead for intelligence matters and advised senior leadership at the Army War College.
  • She recently engaged Director of the Central Intelligence Agency William Burns in a fireside chat for students and faculty.
  • To create effective and enduring solutions, Martin has a firm commitment to the importance of culture as an equal partner to science, policy, and economics.

Exiger Strengthens Executive Team as Global Supply Chains Needs Intensify

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Exiger, the market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, today announced that Carrie Wibben has been promoted to serve as the company's  President, and Retired U.S. Air Force Major General Cameron Holt will succeed Wibben as President of Exiger Government Solutions. Following Exiger's recent sector-leading majority investment, these C-Suite roles ensure the company's continued ability to scale, invest and respond to intensifying global supply chain needs. 

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  • Following Exiger's recent sector-leading majority investment , these C-Suite roles ensure the company's continued ability to scale, invest and respond to intensifying global supply chain needs.
  • Exiger will pursue new acquisition opportunities to continue to develop and deploy the market's most innovative and effective supply chain and third-party risk technology.
  • "Last year was historic for Exiger," said Exiger CEO Brandon Daniels.
  • Exiger is the clear technology leader when we simply must expose and ultimately defeat these new threats to supply chains.