HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Karman Space & Defense (NYSE: KRMN) (“Karman” or “the Company”), a leader in the design, testing, volume manufacturing, and sale of highly engineered, mission-critical subsystems for advanced missile, uncrewed aircraft, and space systems, today announced the appointment of Steven Gitlin as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective immediately. Gitlin reports to Karman Space & Defense’s Chief Financial Officer, Mike Willis.
Gitlin is responsible for leading Karman Space & Defense’s Investor Relations function, working with investors and equity research analysts to broaden awareness and understanding of the Company’s investment thesis, financial performance and long-term strategy.
“Karman is excited to welcome Steve to the team to lead our investor relations function. We are confident that his prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry and expertise in helping investors and analysts understand the value propositions of technology-driven companies will support our growth strategy,” said Willis. “This is an exciting time for the company. We have built a strong and diverse portfolio of valuable solutions for important end markets and we are confident Steve will strengthen our engagement with the financial community as we execute effectively on our plans to deliver profitable, long-term growth.”
Most recently, Gitlin served as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Marketing at Core Scientific, a digital infrastructure provider for high-performance computing. Gitlin previously served as Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Investor Relations at AeroVironment, a leader in intelligent multi-domain robotic systems, uncrewed aircraft and ground systems, sensors, software analytics, and connectivity, where he contributed to the company’s IPO then built and led its investor relations program for more than ten years.
“Karman Space & Defense is uniquely positioned to continue supporting our nation’s strategic imperatives in defense and space with mission-critical subsystems. I am excited to share our story and articulate our growth strategy to the investment community,” said Gitlin. “With significant content on virtually every U.S. space launch system and nearly all critical defense missile systems, Karman plays an important role in helping to protect those who protect us while furthering the evolution of the space economy.”
Gitlin earned his MBA from the Wharton School and an MA in International Studies from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies, both at the University of Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Los Angeles.
ABOUT KARMAN SPACE & DEFENSE
We specialize in the design, testing, volume manufacturing, and sale of highly engineered, mission-critical subsystems for advanced missile, uncrewed aircraft, and space systems. Our customers choose our integrated payload protection, propulsion, and interstage system solutions to deliver mission success across a diverse set of existing and emerging programs supporting high-priority defense and commercial space sector initiatives. For more information, visit Karman-SD.com.