William Irby

William Irby is an executive-level business leader specializing in uncrewed air and maritime systems, with over 25 years of experience in leading teams and driving growth in defense enterprises. They currently serve as CEO and Board Member at EagleNXT and hold advisory board positions at multiple organizations, including Secmation and Ghost Robotics. William has a history of significant leadership roles in companies like L3Harris Technologies and Textron Systems, and is actively involved with AUVSI as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Their educational background includes ongoing studies in a Master’s program at The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy.