As a long-term investor in the defense, aerospace, and government services sectors, Veritas has established a Defense & Aerospace Advisory Council consisting primarily of former high-ranking government and military officials. The Council provides Veritas with insight into industry trends from both a business and policy perspective. In addition, the Council’s members assist Veritas in the evaluation of new investment opportunities. The members of the Council also serve on the boards of portfolio companies, source potential investment opportunities, and assist in recruiting management for portfolio companies.

The members of our Defense & Aerospace Advisory Council and their respective primary career affiliations are shown below:

General Richard E. Hawley
United States Air Force (Ret.)
Commander, Air Combat Command
Commander, Allied Air Forces Central Europe
Commander, U.S. Air Forces Europe

General Barry R. McCaffrey
United States Army (Ret.)
Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Southern Command
Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy

Admiral Joseph W. Prueher
United States Navy (Ret.)
Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command
Ambassador to the People's Republic of China

Admiral Leighton W. ("Snuffy") Smith
United States Navy (Ret.)
Commander-in-Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe
Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe

William G. Tobin
Korn/Ferry International
Chairman, Aerospace Sector

General Anthony C. Zinni
United States Marine Corps (Ret.)
Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Central Command