MORI Associates appointed Gabe Garrett as senior vice president of space and defense to lead strategy, growth and operations in the space and defense customer accounts.
“We are thrilled to welcome Gabe Garrett to the MORI Associates leadership team,” said Shanaz Amirjafari, founder and CEO of MORI Associates. “Gabe’s track record in spearheading complex space and defense programs, coupled with his deep understanding of these vital sectors, make him the ideal leader to drive our growth and innovation in these areas. His forward-thinking approach and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to support our clients’ critical missions and expand our influence and impact in the industry.”
Garrett brings two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industries. His leadership will be key as the company continues to expand its footprint with civil and defense customers, like NASA, U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and commercial space customers, the company said.
In his role, Garrett will drive innovation, foster strategic partnerships and ensure the delivery of engineering and mission solutions that align with the needs of critical customers and missions.
“I am delighted to welcome Gabe to our Executive leadership team,” stated Dan Deans, president and chief operating officer of MORI Associates.
“Over the past 15 years, Gabe and I have both collaborated on teams and competed in the industry, and I’m truly pleased to have him on our side now. He is a brilliant strategist, excellent with customers and employees alike, and brings a depth and breadth of experience in the areas where MORI is growing.”
Before joining MORI Associates, Garrett was account vice president at SAIC, where he led the Human Space Exploration and Operations Solutions division. Before that, he held leadership roles at Engility Corp. His career began at ARES Corp., working with spacecraft, launch vehicles and mission systems.
“I am honored to join MORI Associates at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution,” Garrett said. “The work we do in the space and defense sectors is of paramount importance, and I look forward to building on MORI’s strong foundation to deliver innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients.”