Kingswood U.S. has launched a group of former military leaders and capital market experts focused on supporting U.S. defense and aerospace companies and driving growth and innovation in the sector.
Kingswood Defense Group will be led by Jeff Thompson, a U.S. Army veteran, and help companies improve their operations, advance product development, evaluate global markets and build up their defense procurement strategies, the company said Sunday.
“This new group represents a balanced combination of defense expertise and world-class investment capabilities that will help our clients gain access to capital markets and catapult them to their next stage of growth within these incredibly competitive and complex sectors,” remarked Michael Nessim, CEO and managing partner of Kingswood U.S.
Thompson brings to KDG over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship and financial services, particularly in the areas of investment management, capital markets, venture capital, private equity and banking.
“I am honored to work with this team of exceptional Army veterans; they have extensive expertise in bringing cutting-edge technology and capabilities to our Armed Forces, deep networks and an unparalleled understanding of what is needed to be successful in the defense procurement and contracting process,” said Thompson.
Other Members of Kingswood Defense Group
Jay Wisham is a 25-year Army veteran and former executive director of the Army Applications Laboratory. He helped advance artificial intelligence and data-enabled systems during his time at Army Futures Command.
Marcos Cervantes, an Army veteran, has over 20 years of experience in venture capital and military. He founded the military branch’s Rapid Capabilities and Technologies Office and served as managing partner of Coppertone Venture Firm and CEO of Q-Branch.
Scott Robison is a more than two-decade Special Forces veteran. He spent eight years as an acquisition officer testing new technology platforms for the Army and developing testing protocols in support of Army Futures Command.
Kingswood U.S. is part of Kingswood Group, a network of wealth management firms overseeing more than $14 billion in client assets worldwide.
