WASHINGTON: 3Wire Partners (“3Wire”), an independent investment and merchant bank focused on the Aerospace, Defense & Government (ADG) markets, today announced the formation of its Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will support the firm across strategic advisory, capital formation, and investment evaluation by providing sector intelligence, operational perspective, and network access.
“Our platform is built on alignment, specialization, and real-world judgment,” said Anita Antenucci, Founder and Managing Partner of 3Wire Partners. “This distinguished group brings a record of execution and deep sector expertise, adding a meaningful dimension to the perspective we deliver to clients, counterparties, and partners.”
The inaugural Advisory Board members include:
- Jason Atkinson is a proven leader in defense manufacturing, large-scale program execution, and operational transformation. He currently serves as President of American Rheinmetall, where he oversees growth initiatives, major program launches, and enterprise-wide operational excellence. Previously, he was President and CEO of Loc Performance Products (acquired by Rheinmetall in 2024), a diversified provider of mechanical systems, armored products, and track solutions to commercial and defense markets.
- Sean Bielat brings deep expertise at the intersection of defense technology, early-stage investment, and organizational leadership. He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Oscar Mike Venture Partners, an early-stage European defense technology fund, and an Executive Partner at Wincove Private Holdings. He also serves as Executive Chairman of USBid, Inc. and sits on the board of Adaptec Solutions, Inc. He previously led the carve-out of Endeavor Robotics, a defense technology company from iRobot, and its subsequent sale to FLIR Systems.
- Vice Admiral Joseph W. Dyer (Ret.) offers more than four decades of leadership experience across defense, aerospace, and technology, with a long-standing focus on strategy, governance, and innovation. He serves as Chair of the Strategy and Technology Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee at ASGN Incorporated. He is also a director of Technology Service Corporation and Herrick Technology Laboratories, and an Advisor to the Center for the Study of Democracy. Admiral Dyer previously served as the President of the Government and Industrial Services Division, the Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Strategy Officer at iRobot Corporation.
- The Honorable Ellen Lord is recognized for her extensive expertise in defense acquisition, sustainment, and industry leadership. She served as the first U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment from 2017 to 2021, leading the Department of Defense’s personnel, policy, and processes for acquisition of hardware, software, and services. Ms. Lord has more than 30 years of corporate experience in the automotive and defense industries, serving in a variety of capacities, including as President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc.. Ms. Lord serves on the Board of Directors for AAR Corporation, Parsons Corporation, SES S.A., Trident Solutions, and Exiger. She is a Senior Fellow at Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and serves on the Advisory Board for MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
- Juan Navarro has extensive experience leading technology, cyber, and systems integration enterprises serving defense and federal customers. He is the CEO and President of Advanced IT Concepts (AITC), where he directs strategy, operations, and delivery of enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and training solutions across the U.S. Department of Defense and federal government. AITC’s footprint spans more than fifteen states, thirty locations, and international programs in Germany, Belgium, Korea, Honduras, and Saudi Arabia. Previously, Mr. Navarro was the Chief Executive Officer for HDT Global and Domo Tactical and held various roles, including President of North America at Chemring.
- John Nelson brings more than 35 years of experience in national security, intelligence systems, and organizational leadership, with deep expertise in resource management, planning, and policy development. He served for nearly two decades as President and CEO of Zeta Associates, a leading provider of signals collection, processing, and distribution technologies. He led the company through significant growth and its successful sale to Lockheed Martin.
- Daniel B. Prieto is a proven executive leader at the intersection of technology and national security. He served as Head of Cybersecurity Strategy & Solutions for Google Public Sector, Director for Cybersecurity Policy at the White House, and CTO in the DoD Office of the CIO. At IBM, he led a 300-person technology consulting practice. After 9/11, he helped establish the House Homeland Security Committee. At J.P. Morgan and at AOL, he helped lead $200B in groundbreaking transactions in aerospace & defense (McDonnell Douglas/Boeing); cybersecurity (Network Associates/Trusted Information Systems); and internet & media (AOL/Netscape; AOL/Time Warner). He has held fellowship appointments at Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, and the Council on Foreign Relations. He is currently Managing Partner at Range Strategic Advisors and advises a number of early-stage AI and cyber companies.
- David Vos, PhD is a pioneer in unmanned systems, flight control, and automated aviation, with more than three decades shaping the evolution of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. He co-founded The Vos Foundation and previously led Project Wing at Google X, culminating in the world’s first month-long drone delivery service at Virginia Tech. Before Google X, he served as Senior Director at Rockwell Collins following its acquisition of Athena Technologies, where he was Founder, CTO, and CEO.
About 3Wire
3Wire Partners is an independent investment and merchant bank focused on the aerospace, defense, and government (ADG) markets. The firm partners with business owners, operators, and investors to establish and execute strategies tailored to their objectives, business models, and industry environments. Founded in 2022, 3Wire delivers strategic advisory, growth, and liquidity solutions backed by deep sector knowledge, experience, and network. Led by Founder and Managing Partner Anita Antenucci, a recognized authority in the ADG industrial base, the firm’s professionals have collectively advised on more than 400 transactions representing $50 billion in value. For more information, visit 3wp.com.
Fonte: Business Wire