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

Hurd brings decades of leadership experience to his role, as well as a deep understanding of the central role technology must play in countering the increasingly sophisticated security threats the United States and its allies face. In the public and private sectors, he has a proven track record of promoting innovation, developing policy and achieving 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 business growth and development.

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

He also represented Texas’s 23rd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021, serving on committees such as Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Appropriations. During his tenure, Hurd spearheaded landmark legislation that improved critical U.S. national security capabilities as well as the federal government’s approach to technology, including the Enhancement Act and enhancing cyber capabilities using the Exposure Technology Act and the Government Technology Modernization Act.

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

“Most of my adult life has been dedicated to defending our nation, and I am excited to continue this important work with the world-class team at CHAOS Industries,” Hurd said. “We are entering a pivotal era for defense and security, and it is imperative that our technological capabilities adapt to the present moment. America faces growing and more sophisticated threats, particularly in the area of ​​augmented warfare, and we must embrace new and disruptive technologies to stay ahead of our adversaries. »

“We are thrilled to welcome Will Hurd to our team,” said John Tenet, founder and CEO of CHAOS Industries. “His exceptional leadership experience and innovative spirit will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission.” For decades, Will has been at the forefront of technology, national security, and public policy, ensuring America remains the most powerful country in the world. His commitment to excellence and the national mission aligns 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 is focused on providing advanced sensing, monitoring and communications solutions to the defense, government and commercial sectors.

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

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