Our Executive Board

Harris Fried is an international lawyer, banker and businessman. In 2016, Mr. Fried and Dr. James Bosbotinis, a highly regarded British defense analyst, co-authored a whitepaper entitled, “A Base Case for Disrupting the Missile Defense Industry ©”.

Their early collaboration led to the formation of Citadel Analytics (UK) Ltd. ("Analytics") a for-profit think tank/research institute based in the UK. Analytics, for the past 8 years, has been collecting and analyzing data and information on air and missile defense. Through a proprietary methodology Analytics has the ability to deconstruct supply chains, thereby identifying actionable investment opportunities for the SPV.

James Bosbotinis is a UK-based specialist in defense and international affairs with deep expertise in contemporary maritime strategy, naval and air force developments, geopolitical risks and strategy. As an academic, analyst and strategist, James is well-versed in all aspects of Air and Missile Defense.

Leonard Wien is Chairman of Ariel Photonics whose Israeli subsidiary, Ariel Photonics Assembly, Ltd., builds lasers for defense in Israel.

Leonard has over 40 years of experience developing and brokering commercial real estate in South Florida, and founded and operated a family office name Wien Family Holdings LP for more than 20 years.

Additionally, Leonard is a member of the Overseas Advisory Council of the US State Department

 Brad Sostack served in the US Navy where he supervised and directed the operation and certification of submarine weapons and nuclear reactor plant systems. Brad worked for McKinsey & Company and served as VP of Transformation for multiple private equity portfolio companies, performing due diligence and driving growth and cost optimization initiatives. .

Colonel David Shank is a US Army Veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience, having led Army, Joint, and Multinational organizations at the executive level. Over his military career he commanded Soldiers from Platoon to U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense Command in garrison and combat environments, culminating in his final assignment as the US Army Air Defense Artillery Commandant, where he was responsible for doctrine, organizational structure, training, leader development, and materiel oversight. David is a recognized expert in the U.S., European, and Middle Eastern Air and Missile Defense communities and currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for ORION 360 Consulting, LLC, a firm which provides insight and analysis across Integrated Air and Missile Defense.

LTC Adam Clements is a foreign affairs leader with over 20 years of service in the United States Army. Adam served in the Pentagon and overseas as a Military Diplomat during the Obama, Trump, and Biden Administrations. During these assignments, he served as an advisor on national security, specializing in Middle East and North Africa geopolitical, intelligence, defense, political-military, and policy matters.

James Sved is a US-based specialist and subject matter expert  in Naval Nuclear Propulsion. In addition James is a regulatory expert. In 2025, he was recognized by Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for his, “Remarkable dedication and expertise.”  In 2024, James was the recipient of the Game Changer Award from the Naval Nuclear Laboratory. His most recent NNL contributions were installed in the newest Virginia-Class submarine to join the fleet.

Anna  Wilding is a  founder., visionary executive, award-winning director, producer, and subject matter expert, acclaimed Presidential photographer and current Senior White House Correspondent . Anna brings cross-sector insight, geopolitical fluency, negotiation skills, communication skills and operational excellence to board leadership. She advised multiple Fortune 100 companies including through engagements with McKinsey & Company. Anna holds a Certificate in Corporate Governance from Wharton