REDWIRE CORP (RDW)
Sector: Industrials
Sector: Industrials
REDWIRE CORP - Executive Compensation
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Executive Compensation
Peter Cannito serves as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of REDWIRE CORPORATION, a leading provider of space infrastructure for government and commercial customers. With more than 30 years of experience in the aerospace, defense, and intelligence sectors, Cannito has built a distinguished career marked by transformative leadership. Prior to REDWIRE, he was President and CEO of Vencore, Inc., a technology company delivering intelligence, cyber, and space solutions, where he drove significant growth and strategic acquisitions. Earlier roles included President of Exelis Aerostructures (now part of L3Harris Technologies) and Vice President of Business Development at Orbital Sciences Corporation, as well as executive positions at Lockheed Martin and ITT Corporation. Cannito spearheaded the formation of REDWIRE in 2021 through the merger of innovative space companies, including Made in Space, Adcole Space, and Deep Space Systems, creating a powerhouse in critical space technologies. Under his stewardship, the company went public via a SPAC merger with Genesis Park Acquisition Corp., raising substantial capital to fuel expansion. Key achievements include securing multimillion-dollar contracts with NASA for solar array systems and infrared sensors, bolstering U.S. Department of Defense programs, and advancing commercial ventures in in-space manufacturing and robotics. Today, Cannito continues to guide REDWIRE's growth in the New Space economy, emphasizing resilient supply chains, digital engineering, and sustainable space solutions. His strategic vision has positioned the company as a trusted partner for missions from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond, earning industry recognition for innovation and operational excellence.