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Proven A&D Industry Growth Executive Doug Laurendeau Joins Karman Space & Defense as Chief Growth Officer

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  • Karman Space & Defense (NYSE: KRMN) announced Doug Laurendeau will join as chief growth officer effective May 6, 2026.
  • Laurendeau previously served as vice president of Enterprise Strategy Integration at Lockheed Martin Corporation.
  • Current chief growth officer Stephanie Sawhill will transition to the role of chief technologist on May 6, 2026.
  • Sawhill's new focus includes next-generation technologies, new integrated system solutions, technical depth expansion, & strategic customer relationships.
  • Laurendeau brings over four decades of Lockheed Martin experience, including leading growth strategy for a $70 billion portfolio & driving growth in a $16 billion segment.
  • CEO Jon Rambeau stated Laurendeau's strategic orientation & customer partnership focus aligns with market dynamics for profitable growth.
  • Karman delivers Payload & Protection Systems, Hydro/Aerodynamic Interstage Systems, & Propulsion & Launch Systems to over 80 prime contractors supporting 130 programs.
  • The company is headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, with multiple U.S. facilities & nearly 50 years of operational history.
  • The announcement includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers regarding risks such as U.S. defense budget dependency, regulatory requirements, & intellectual property challenges.