Craig F. Powell, CD

Craig F. Powell, CD has over 30 years of experience in business development and sales, with a focus on defense and technology industries.

Craig F. is currently working at Systel, Inc. as the Business Development leader, responsible for driving pipeline expansion and winning new business. Craig F. also serves as a critical voice-of-the-customer and communicates important customer, partner, and budget issues to senior leadership on a weekly basis.

Prior to their current role, Craig held the position of Senior Vice President of Business Development at Rheinmetall Defense, where they oversaw a team of directors and provided regular updates to the CEO on strategic planning, sales, and other activities.

Before joining Rheinmetall Defense, Craig was the VP of Business Development at Systel, Inc. Rugged Computers, where they led a team and was accountable for building pipelines and exceeding sales targets. Craig F. also managed international Channel Partners.

Craig has also held business development roles at Haivision, L3Harris Technologies, FLIR Systems, and American Apex Corporation. Craig F. achieved consistent sales success, developed global pipelines, and built consultative relationships with defense organizations and OEMs.

Additionally, Craig has a solid military background, having served as an Army Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces for 14 years. Craig F. received promotions in rank and earned high-performance evaluations throughout their military career.

Overall, Craig F. Powell, CD is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and sales within the defense and technology sectors.

Craig F. Powell, CD began their education in 1987 at Radford University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General. Craig F. completed this degree in 1990. In 1997, Powell attended the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps School, where they obtained the qualification of Advanced Gunner, equivalent to a US Master Gunner. Their education continued in 2001 at Ryerson University, where they pursued a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management. Craig F. completed this program in 2002. Later in 2002, Powell attended the Canadian Land Forces Command and Staff College, where they completed the Command and Staff Course.