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AE Industrial Partners Appoints Rear Admiral (Ret.) Leonard ‘Butch’ Dollaga as Managing Director
Slice of Manufacturing Team
October 02, 2024
Key Highlights:
Rear Admiral (Ret.) Leonard Dollaga joins AE Industrial Partners as a Managing Director.
Dollaga brings over 30 years of U.S. Navy leadership experience, including roles in undersea warfighting development and legislative affairs.
Previously served as Chief of Legislative Affairs for the Department of the Navy, playing a key role in the AUKUS security partnership.
AE Industrial's David Rowe, co-CEO, emphasizes Dollaga's unique operational and technical expertise in national security.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
"Given his wealth of naval expertise and decades of global leadership, his perspective will help us deepen our market insights, refine our strategy and evaluate new opportunities."
I look forward to working with the AE Industrial team and leveraging the skills I have developed in problem-solving, risk analysis, negotiation, and leadership as we strive to build the next generation of technologies critical to our national defense."
Our Take:
Rear Admiral Leonard Dollaga's appointment as Managing Director at AE Industrial Partners is a strategic move that underscores the firm's commitment to national security and advanced technology sectors. With his extensive experience in undersea warfighting development and legislative affairs, Dollaga's expertise is expected to enhance AE Industrial's ability to navigate complex defense markets. His proven leadership in fostering alliances, such as his role in the AUKUS security partnership, positions AE Industrial to capitalize on new growth opportunities in critical defense technologies.