Kymeta names Elizabeth Kimber CGO. 0 Comments Kymeta announced on October 19 that former senior intelligence official, Elizabeth Kimber, as its new chief growth officer. The strategic appointment will continue Kymeta's expansion across the U.S. Department of War, the Intelligence Community, and other key national security customers. In her new role, Kimber will bring together Kymeta's innovative technology, products, capabilities, and domain expertise to solve some of the most critical communications and mission challenges faced by the company's customer base. Kimber joins the team officially after sitting on Kymeta's Board of Advisors since 2024. "Beth's appointment as chief growth officer marks an important step in Kymeta's strategy to accelerate growth across defense and government markets," said Manny Mora, CEO of Kymeta. "Beth brings an exceptional depth of experience across the national security and intelligence communities, with a first-hand understanding of the complex operational challenges facing today's operatives. Her insight into evolving mission requirements, and the critical role of advanced communications in delivering operational advantage, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence within the U.S. Department of War." Kimber joins Kymeta following a distinguished 37-year career at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), culminating in her role as Deputy Director for Operations (DDO) where she oversaw CIA's worldwide foreign human intelligence (HUMINT) operations and covert action missions. She also served as Acting Deputy Director of CIA; Assistant Director of CIA for Europe and Eurasia; Deputy Director of the National Clandestine Service, and Chief, Special Operations Department, Counterterrorism Center. She spent 18 years in the field including assignments as chief of station and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) representative. Following an illustrious career in the Intelligence Community, Kimber joined Two Six Technologies as Vice President of Intelligence Community Strategy. "Having worked closely with Kymeta over the past two years, I have seen first-hand the potential of its metamaterials technology to address some of the most pressing, modern communications and RF challenges facing our defense and intel communities today," said Kimber. "In national security operations, secure, resilient and reliable connectivity is a mission-critical necessity. Kymeta is redefining what's possible for mobile and resilient communications and is uniquely positioned to deliver the capabilities required to operate effectively in increasingly complex and contested environments." Keep up with your competitors by following notable executive moves across the IC contracting space - become a paid subscriber to IC News.

Former CIA senior official Elizabeth Kimber named Kymeta chief growth officer. * Elizabeth Kimber served on Kymeta's board of advisers * The appointment supports Kymeta's expansion with the Department of War and intelligence community * Kimber spent 37 years with the CIA, most recently as deputy director for operations Kymeta has appointed former CIA senior official Elizabeth Kimber as chief growth officer, transitioning her from the company's board of advisers to an executive role. The Redmond, Washington-based company said Monday the appointment supports its continued expansion in the defense and intelligence sectors. Who is Elizabeth Kimber? Kimber most recently served as vice president of intelligence community strategy at Two Six Technologies, where she helped advance the company's software and technical services for defense and intelligence clients. She concluded her 37-year CIA career as deputy director for operations, responsible for the agency's global foreign human intelligence and covert action operations. Her other CIA leadership roles included acting deputy director of the agency, assistant director for Europe and Eurasia, deputy director of the National Clandestine Service and chief of the Special Operations Department at the CIA's Counterterrorism Center. She also completed 18 years of field assignments, including service as chief of station and representative of the director of national intelligence. Kimber also serves on MANTECH's board of directors and is a senior fellow at the Combating Terrorism Center at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. What will Kimber do at Kymeta? Kimber will help Kymeta leverage its technology and expertise to address customer requirements. Kymeta President and CEO Manny Mora said she will be responsible for strengthening strategic partnerships and building closer relationships within the national security sector. Mora added that Kimber's insight into evolving mission requirements will be "invaluable as we continue to expand our presence within the U.S. Department of War." "In national security operations, secure, resilient and reliable connectivity is a mission-critical necessity," Kimber said. She noted that working closely with Kymeta over the past two years has shown her the potential of its metamaterials technology to address communications challenges facing the defense and intelligence communities.