Title: CEO - Defense and Aerospace (Colorado Springs)
Location: Colorado Springs, Co, 80901, US
Company: Keller Executive Search
A well-funded international space technology company is establishing its U.S. headquarters and seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead this founding operation. The parent organization has developed advanced capabilities in space situational awareness, serving satellite operators, launch providers, and government customers through proprietary tracking and analysis technologies.
The company has gained strong momentum with U.S. defense and government stakeholders and is backed by substantial growth capital. This U.S. expansion represents a strategic priority, positioning the organization for rapid commercial growth within the American aerospace and defense ecosystem.
This is a true founding executive opportunity. The CEO will hold significant equity ownership in the U.S. entity and operate with full operational control, effectively serving as a co-founder. You will be responsible for building the American business from the ground up, driving revenue growth, establishing strategic partnerships, managing government relations, and assembling a high-performance team.
This role suits a seasoned commercial leader with deep aerospace or defense sector expertise who thrives in startup environments and is prepared to own the strategic and operational trajectory of a high-growth, cross-border organization.
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