Vice President of Business Development, Defense Sector
Andre J. Johnson brings over two decades of strategic leadership, acquisition expertise, and business development success to his role as Vice President of Business Development for the Defense Sector. A proven leader in both government and industry, Andre is responsible for driving growth, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of defense clients.
Prior to joining our team, Andre served Senior Business and Product Development Manager with other firms. His expertise ranges from delivering advanced satellite communication solutions to ideating dual-use capabilities to support mission-critical operations.
Andre’s distinguished government career includes senior leadership roles within the U.S. Army and defense acquisition community. As Deputy Director of Business Operations at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) C5ISR, he provided oversight across procurement, financial management, human resources, and strategic planning functions.
Andre’s Military career culminated as being selected as the Director and Product Manager for the Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, where he oversaw a $2.5 billion global portfolio. His leadership earned him the 2019 Picatinny Product Manager of the Year award for advancing next-generation ammunition technologies and accelerating delivery of overmatch capabilities to U.S. combat forces.
He holds a reputation as a visionary leader, trusted advisor, and passionate advocate for innovation in support of the warfighter.