Shield is currently accelerating its market expansion during a period of rapid business momentum. Consequently, executive leadership sought a proven financial officer to guide upcoming commercial scale.
“Matt is joining Shield at a pivotal moment as we’re experiencing significant growth across every part of the business,” said Gary Steele, CEO of Shield. “The kind of demand we see ahead requires a seasoned executive who has led complex organizations, and Matt has done that successfully across aerospace, technology, and critical infrastructure companies. I look forward to his leadership as we continue to build a generation-defining defense technology company.”
Therefore, Ofilos will directly lead global financial strategy and operational scaling for the firm.
Extensive Defense Industry Track Record
Prior to joining Shield, Mr. Ofilos had held important leadership roles in some of the world’s leading technology and defense companies. His latest employer was Parsons Corporation, a multinational company that provides technology solutions. Ofilos joined Parsons in 2021 and in 2022 was promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
Additionally, Ofilos previously served as CFO of Amazon Web Services’ Worldwide Public Sector branch. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades at Raytheon. During that time, he held executive finance roles across cyber, space, training, and missile defense programs.
Moreover, Ofilos earned an MBA from Boston University and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Babson College.
“Shield has the vision, culture, and momentum to be a leader in the defense technology industry,” said Ofilos. “Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to help deliver the technology and capabilities our national security enterprise requires. I’m excited to join Gary and Shield’s mission-focused team as we accelerate our growth to meet global demand.”
Positioned for Future Market Growth
Meanwhile, the global demand for advanced defense technology solutions continues to surge rapidly. Consequently, hiring Ofilos positions Shield to execute long-term strategic plans effectively.
In addition, his deep familiarity with government markets provides immediate strength. Shield expects his financial stewardship to build robust infrastructure for sustained global expansion.
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