Auria, a provider of command, control, and communications (C3) software for space and missile operations, has appointed Chris Hassett as Executive Vice President and General Manager of its Commercial and Public Sector Business Unit. The company is supported by Enlightenment Capital.
Chris Hassett has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership roles focused on the federal sector. He previously worked at ManTech as Senior Executive Director for Commercial Software & Services in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Hassett’s background includes leading teams and delivering secure technology solutions that support national security efforts.
In his new role at Auria, Hassett will oversee strategy, customer engagement, operational execution, and growth initiatives for the commercial and public sector segment.
“Auria’s mission, technology portfolio, and people deeply resonated with me,” said Hassett. “I am excited to lead the Commercial and Public Sector Business Unit at a time when the demand for resilient, mission-focused space and software capabilities continues to grow. I look forward to partnering with Auria’s talented team to expand our impact, strengthen customer relationships, and deliver innovative solutions to our customers’ most critical challenges.”
Damian DiPippa, CEO of Auria, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Chris to Auria’s executive leadership team. Chris brings a powerful combination of operational leadership, software expertise, and people-first culture. His experience scaling technology portfolios and delivering mission-critical systems will be instrumental as we grow our Commercial and Public Sector Business Unit and expand our reach across federal, international, and commercial markets.”
Auria is headquartered in Colorado Springs with operations in several other U.S. cities including Boulder; Washington D.C.; Huntsville; Albuquerque; Ogden; and San Diego. The company develops systems supporting space operations such as Space Domain Awareness, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), and Missile Defense for federal, international, and commercial clients.
Enlightenment Capital is a private investment firm based near Washington D.C., specializing in investments within the aerospace, defense, government & technology sectors.
