Exiger Taps Retired Navy Captain to Bolster Defense Supply Chain AI Push
Event summary
- Retired U.S. Navy Captain Mark Harris joins Exiger as Strategic Advisor on July 27, 2026.
- Harris brings 30+ years of logistics and supply chain experience from diverse Navy programs.
- Exiger aims to expand its footprint in the U.S. Government and Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
- Harris previously worked at Palantir Technologies and ran a veteran-owned advisory practice.
The big picture
Exiger's hiring of a high-profile Navy veteran underscores the growing emphasis on supply chain resilience and AI-driven solutions in defense. As geopolitical tensions rise, the ability to map dependencies and bottlenecks within the Defense Industrial Base becomes critical. Exiger, already a leader in supply chain risk technology for the U.S. Government, is positioning itself to capitalize on this trend with targeted strategic hires.
What we're watching
- Defense Modernization
- How Exiger's AI capabilities will accelerate modernization of shipbuilding and naval operations.
- Supply Chain Resilience
- Whether Harris' expertise can help identify and mitigate bottlenecks in the defense industrial base.
- AI Adoption Pace
- The pace at which Exiger can integrate Harris' insights to enhance its AI platform for military customers.