True, the tech- and data-first global executive talent platform, has unveiled its Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice, a strategic expansion aimed at supporting companies building cutting-edge defense technologies worldwide. The move extends True’s existing cybersecurity expertise into a rapidly evolving sector fueled by Silicon Valley innovation and over $100 billion in VC investment.
“Companies like Palantir, Anduril, and ShieldAI opened the door for others, but this is just the beginning of the defense industry’s digital transformation,” said Austin Krissoff, Managing Director & Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice Lead. “We want to partner with founders bringing autonomous vessels, AI-enabled drones, and other mission-critical technologies to market, just as we’ve done in cybersecurity.”
A Global, Specialized Talent Approach
True’s new practice is designed to meet the highly specific talent needs of defense tech, offering clients access to executives who understand both the present landscape and future strategic requirements. The firm leverages its global footprint, with functional experts across North America, Europe, and APAC, to connect founders with leaders capable of managing complex cyber and defense operations.
“The increasing complexity of the threat landscape demands executive leaders who are both acutely aware of the present and proactively charting the future,” said Sam McGrath, GM, Global Search at True. “Our dedicated practice ensures clients find leaders who drive growth while maintaining security excellence.”
Leadership and Expertise
The practice is led by Austin Krissoff, a Marine Corps veteran, alongside principals Elisa Dolan and Jon Pascoe in Washington, D.C. They partner with True’s broader team to provide specialized cyber and defense expertise for companies and founders navigating this fast-growing, high-stakes market. True’s track record includes working with the NATO Investment Fund to build senior management teams—a testament to its capability in shaping the next generation of defense tech leadership.
As governments pivot from legacy contractors to software- and hardware-focused defense tech, True aims to be the go-to platform for talent solutions, connecting visionary founders with leaders capable of delivering mission-critical innovation globally.
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