Introducing Dave Kurtz

President & Chief Operating Officer
 

Global Defense Partners is pleased to welcome Dave Kurtz as President & Chief Operating Officer. Dave brings a distinguished career of military and executive leadership, including command of a Naval Aviation squadron, service as Executive Officer of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, command of an amphibious assault ship, and Chief of Staff to the Commander of Naval Special Warfare. Throughout his career, he has led complex, multi-disciplinary organizations of up to 11,000 personnel and developed a strong record of operational excellence, process improvement, resource management, and leadership development. As President & COO, Dave will work alongside Founder & Managing Partner Daniel Nash and the GDP team to strengthen organizational capabilities, develop strategic relationships, and help deliver the mission-focused, accountable execution that Global Defense Partners brings to the defense community.