CHAOS Industries appoints former US Congressman and CIA veteran Will Hurd as Chief Strategy Officer

CHAOS Industries, a technology company focused on building the next generation of defense and national security systems, has announced the appointment of former U.S. Representative Will Hurd as Chief Strategy Officer, according to a press release from CHAOS Industries.

Hurd brings decades of leadership experience to the role, as well as a deep understanding of the central role technology must play in countering the increasingly sophisticated security threats facing the U.S. and its allies. Across both the public and private sectors, he has a significant track record of advancing innovation, shaping policy and securing positive outcomes through the practical application of transformative technologies.

According to the press release, Hurd is uniquely positioned to support CHAOS Industries’ mission-driven engineering strategy as it builds partnerships and enters the next phase of its commercial growth and development.

Hurd served nine years in the Central Intelligence Agency, including tours of duty in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. His work as a clandestine officer provided him with years of experience on the critical international issues facing our country and our allies.

He also represented Texas’ 23rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021 and served on committees including Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Appropriations. During his tenure, Hurd led landmark legislation that improved critical U.S. national security capabilities as well as the federal government’s approach to technology, including the Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act and the Modernizing Government Technology Act.

Hurd also served as a managing director at Allen & Company, a senior advisor at FusionX, a partner at Crumpton Group, a trustee at In-Q-Tel and a board member at OpenAI.

“I have spent most of my adult life defending our nation, and I am pleased to continue this important work with the world-class team at CHAOS Industries,” said Hurd. “We are entering a critical era for defense and security, and it is a national imperative that our technological capabilities adapt to the moment. America faces growing and more sophisticated threats, especially in the area of ​​extended warfare, and we must embrace new and disruptive technologies to stay ahead of our adversaries.”

“We are pleased to welcome Will Hurd to our team,” said John Tenet, founder and CEO of CHAOS Industries. “His exceptional leadership experience and innovative mindset will be invaluable as we continue our mission. Will has been at the forefront of technology, national security and public policy for decades, ensuring America remains the most powerful country in the world. His commitment to excellence and national mission align perfectly with our vision, and together we are poised to make a significant impact on the defense technology sector.”

Today, the CHAOS Industries team of more than 70 professionals focuses on providing advanced sensing, monitoring and communications solutions for the defense, government and commercial sectors.

In March 2023, the company closed a $70 million Series A financing round led by 8VC with additional support from Alpha Wave Global and Lerner Enterprises – demonstrating growing recognition of the tremendous value opportunities in defense and critical industry technologies.

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