On August 4, Venatôre LLC, a provider of integrated defense technology solutions, announced that Maria Martinkov has stepped into the role of chief executive officer, marking a new chapter of strategic growth and innovation for the company. She succeeds founder Hunter Trice, who will continue supporting the company’s long-term vision as senior strategic advisor to the CEO.
As CEO, Martinkov will lead Venatôre’s next phase, aligning commercial technology integration with operational agility to meet emerging national security and intelligence community challenges. Her focus is building on Venatôre’s capabilities in five core domains: cyber resiliency, digital infrastructure, data dominance, supply chain management, and software-defined advantage.
Founded in 2007, Venatôre is a mission-driven defense technology firm with deep expertise in cybersecurity, advanced analytics, and integrated mission systems. The company supports a range of critical national security programs, with clients including USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, USSOUTHCOM, U.S. Army CECOM, NATO, and other key federal partners.
Venatôre assists mission leaders in acting with clarity, speed, and confidence in rapidly changing operational environments. “Venatôre plays a critical role in supporting Combatant Commands, intelligence agencies, and civilian organizations with integrated solutions that defend networks, optimize digital infrastructure, and strengthen mission logistics,” said Martinkov. “As threats become more complex and environments more contested, our commitment is to help our partners stay mission-ready across all critical domains. That is what our new tagline, “Accelerating Successful Mission Outcomes,” means: it’s our purpose, our promise, and our operational mindset.”
Martinkov brings over 25 years of executive leadership experience in national security, global operations, and government contracting. Before joining Venatôre, she served as Managing Partner at The Palladium Group, overseeing a $350 million global portfolio across 45 countries, with a focus on analytics, supply chain transformation, and economic development. Martinkov will lead Venatôre’s investments in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and autonomous systems integration, to ensure preparedness and resilience in dynamic, contested environments.
Source: Venatôre
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