CHAOS Industries, a technology company building the next generation of defense and national security systems, announced the appointment of former U.S. Representative Will Hurd as Chief Strategy Officer.
Mr. Hurd brings decades of leadership experience to his role, as well as a deep understanding of the central role technology must play in countering the increasingly sophisticated security threats the U.S. and its allies face. In both the public and private sectors, he has a significant track record of advancing innovation, shaping policy, and securing positive results through the real-world application of transformative technologies.
He is uniquely positioned to support CHAOS Industries’ mission-driven engineering strategy as it builds partnerships and enters the next phase of its commercial growth and development.
Mr. Hurd served with the Central Intelligence Agency for nine years, including tours of duty in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. His work as a clandestine officer gave him years of experience with the critical international issues facing our country and our allies.
He also represented Texas’s 23rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2015 to 2021, serving on committees on Homeland Security, Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Appropriations. During his tenure, Mr. Hurd spearheaded landmark legislation that has enhanced critical U.S. national security capabilities as well as the federal government’s approach to technology, including the Strengthening and Enhancing Cyber-capabilities by Utilizing Risk Exposure Technology Act and the Modernizing Government Technology Act.
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Mr. Hurd also served as a Managing Director at Allen & Company, Senior Advisor at FusionX, Partner at Crumpton Group, Trustee at In-Q-Tel, and Board Member at OpenAI.
“Most of my adult life has been spent in defense of our nation and I’m excited to continue this important work with the world-class team at CHAOS Industries,” said CHAOS Industries Chief Strategy Officer Will Hurd. “We are entering a pivotal era for defense and security and it is a national imperative that our technological capabilities rise to meet the moment. America faces growing and more sophisticated threats, particularly in the area of augmented warfare, and we must embrace new and disruptive technologies to remain ahead of our adversaries.”
CHAOS Industries is led by a multi-disciplinary team comprised of veteran engineers from Palantir, Epirus, IBM, Raytheon and other leading companies. The company was founded in 2022 by John Tenet (Epirus and 8VC), Dr. Bo Marr (Epirus and Raytheon), Gavin Hood (Palantir and UK Secret Intelligence Service), and Brett Cummings (8VC and Formation 8).
“We are thrilled to welcome Will Hurd to our team,” said CHAOS Industries Founder and CEO John Tenet. “His exceptional leadership experience and innovative mindset will be invaluable as we continue to drive our mission forward. For decades, Will has been at the vanguard of technology, national security, and public policy – ensuring that America remains the most powerful country in the world. His commitment to excellence and the national mission aligns perfectly with our vision, and together we are poised to have a significant impact on the defense tech sector.”
Today, CHAOS Industries’ team of more than 70 professionals are focused on delivering advanced detection, monitoring, and communication solutions to the defense, government, and commercial sectors.
SOURCE: Businesswire