PHILADELPHIA, PA — Executive search firm True has announced the launch of its Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice, a strategic expansion designed to help build the next generation of global defense and security companies.
The new practice extends True’s established cybersecurity expertise into the fast-evolving defense technology sector, where governments are increasingly turning to private innovators over legacy contractors. As nations modernize their defense capabilities, Silicon Valley startups and venture-backed firms are stepping into roles once dominated by traditional players. Over the past few years, venture capital investment in defense technology has exceeded $100 billion worldwide.
“We are always at the forefront of innovation, and nowhere is it more evident today than in the defense tech category,” said Austin Krissoff, managing director and Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice lead. “Companies like Palantir, Anduril, and ShieldAI opened the door for others to follow, but this is really just the beginning of the defense industry’s digital transformation. We want to partner with the best founders as they bring to market autonomous vessels, AI-enabled drones, and any other mission-critical technology, just as we’ve done and will continue to do in cybersecurity.”
True’s experience in defense-related recruitment includes building the senior management team for the NATO Investment Fund, a key initiative shaping the future of defense tech investment in Europe and beyond. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, the firm’s reach positions it to meet defense tech talent needs on a global scale.
“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 of Global Search. “At True, we recognize that security and defense technology are woven into the fabric of a business. Our dedicated practice is built to connect our clients with the leaders capable of managing these complexities to ensure both sustained growth and security excellence.”
As private innovation and government partnerships reshape the global defense market, True’s expansion underscores a growing need for leadership talent capable of guiding organizations through a new era of technological and geopolitical challenges.
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