On September 8, Penlink announced the appointment of Stu Shea, a distinguished national security and intelligence leader, to its advisory board. Shea’s decades of experience in high-stakes national security programs will further strengthen Penlink’s mission to empower organizations with cutting-edge digital intelligence for the world’s most critical missions, according to the company.
Shea brings over 40 years of transformational leadership to Penlink. He has held distinguished roles as chairman, board member, CEO, and COO across Fortune 500 technology firms, startups, employee-owned businesses, and private equity-backed platforms. Most recently, Shea served as president, chairman, and CEO of Peraton.
As the founder of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) and the GEOINT Symposium, Shea is widely recognized for his work advancing geospatial intelligence and shaping the landscape of U.S. intelligence and defense technology. He served as the Chairman and Member of the Senior Advisory Group (SAG) for five Directors of National Intelligence (DNIs), as well as on numerous other industry and government advisory boards. Throughout his career, Shea has received numerous awards for his business and personal leadership, including the Intelligence Community Seal Medallion and induction into the NGA GEOINT Hall of Fame.
“I am honored to rejoin the industry at such a pivotal time,” said Shea. “I chose Penlink because I truly believe in its mission and the remarkable impact their solutions have on public safety and national security.”
“We are honored to welcome Stu Shea to our advisory board,” said Peter Weber, CEO of Penlink. “Stu’s visionary leadership and deep expertise in national security and intelligence will position him as a trusted advisor to our team as we deliver critical digital intelligence solutions for our clients around the globe.”
Source: Penlink
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