Agile Defense Appoints Industry Veteran Robert McCord to Board

RESTON, Va., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, a leading provider of comprehensive digital transformation, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD) and federal civilian sectors, announced that Robert (Bob) McCord has joined the company's Board of Directors. Agile Defense is backed by Enlightenment Capital.

Bob McCord brings over three decades of experience as an operating executive with a track record of leading innovative organizations through transformational growth. He most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer at CNSI, where he drove meaningful growth and innovation across federal civilian agencies, culminating in CNSI's acquisition by The Carlyle Group. Prior to joining CNSI, Bob served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Octo Consulting Group (Octo), where he helped guide the firm's strategic vision and oversaw all operations, business development, and delivery activities, ultimately playing an integral role in Octo's successful sale to Arlington Capital Partners. Prior to his role at Octo, Bob served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Acentia, which was later acquired by Maximus. Earlier in his career, Bob served as a Senior Vice President at SAIC, leading programs in national security and technology services.

"I am truly impressed by Agile Defense's remarkable trajectory, achieving rapid growth over the last three years through a combination of strong organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions," said Bob McCord. "The recent acquisition of IntelliBridge presents an exciting opportunity, and I look forward to helping the Agile Defense leadership team achieve their vision and strategic growth objectives."

"We are excited to have Bob join our Board," said Rick Wagner, Agile Defense CEO. "Bob brings a wealth of experience and deep relationships across the industry, and his decades providing strategic and operational leadership will be an important asset as we continue to execute our growth strategy, provide innovative technologies and solutions, and deliver for our customers."

About Agile Defense
Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. With more than 2,000 teammates operating in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Agile Defense supports our customer missions around the globe. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams bring creativity and flexibility to developing advanced digital transformation, data analytics, and cyber solutions. We are not afraid to take on the most difficult challenges because we know that together we can accomplish anything. Learn more at www.agiledefense.com.

About Enlightenment Capital
Enlightenment Capital, a Washington, DC area based private investment firm, makes control and strategic, non-control investments in middle-market companies in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. The firm partners with businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate cyber and data solutions, enhance decision making capabilities, engineer aerospace and space systems, safeguard national security, and endeavor to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.enlightenment-cap.com and follow us at www.linkedin.com/company/enlightenment-capital.

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