Corey Johnston

Corey Johnston is an accomplished growth executive and national security veteran, currently serving as Executive Vice President at Strider Technologies. With a distinguished 30-year career in the Navy, Corey has held various roles including Naval Aviator, Chief Competition Officer at the U.S. Department of State, and Senior Adviser for Industrial Policy at the Department of Defense. Through these positions, Corey has demonstrated expertise in industrial collaboration, risk mitigation, and enhancing U.S. competitive advantages. In addition to their military experience, Corey is also a Commissioner for Economic Security at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, focusing on advancing economic security globally.