The Board at Vanguard Industrial Holdings

Forging the forefront of high-tech manufacturing

With a mission to build a $1 billion manufacturing magnate, our board commands a wealth of industry experience that propels us to the cutting edge of aerospace, defense, and robotics.

Meet the Team

The Board at
Vanguard Industrial Holdings

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Timothy Carter, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Board

Having built the $1 billion Saudi Arabian Military Industries enterprise from ground zero, Dr. Carter possesses an active global network in aerospace and defense that is as deep as it is wide.

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Eve Kohestani, Ph.D
Vice Chair

A trailblazer, Dr. Kohestani propels the team into the future of high-tech manufacturing with her passion for technology, science, and manufacturing.

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Kenneth Oscar, Ph.D.
Director of R&D

A former Assistant Secretary of the State of the Army, Dr. Oscar's achievements are an exemplary and powerful intersection of advanced science and national defense.

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B. Keaton Cudd III
Director of Finance

Mr. Cudd is a seasoned private equity professional. Having personally conducted over 50 transactions amounting to $100 million, he has a strong command of executing acquisitions.

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Neil Dueweke
Director of Industrial Automation

Mr. Dueweke has leveraged over 30 years of expertise in robotics, machine vision, and AI-infused software to deliver transformative automation solutions and drive strategic growth.

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Elton G. Sayward
Advisor, Executive Operations

Elton G. Sayward is an accomplished operations executive with over 30 years of experience in international and U.S. management, specializing in the aerospace, defense, and software industries.

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Matthew Nowell
Advisor, Automation & CI

With an extraordinary eye for efficiency, Matthew Nowell is an automation visionary with a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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Raytheon Technologies
Pratt & Whitney
ARM Institute
KUKA Systems
FANUC
Foxconn
Embraer
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Revolutionizing the future of manufacturing

Together, our mission to build a vertically integrated and synergistic portfolio of domestic manufacturers has deep impacts on the fabric of American society on many frontiers. Strengthening our national defense efforts, improving the quality of life of the American manufacturing workforce, and unlocking innovation in high-tech manufacturing are just some of the impacts of our venture.

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