Altair expands defense segment leadership

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, announced Chip Colbert has joined Altair in a leadership role for a priority industry segment. Colbert has been named senior director for Federal and Department of Defense (DOD), part of Altair’s aerospace and defense vertical. Colbert brings decades of valuable experience that will further propel Altair’s industry efforts.

“Chip’s proven experience will further bolster our focus on high-growth industry segments, helping us expand Altair’s market share in segments where we have best-in-class technology, a strong track record of success, and a unique blend of talent,” says James R. Scapa, co-founder and chief executive officer, Altair. “Adding this leader is another demonstration of our commitment to investing in high-potential industries.”

As a seasoned national security, military, and business leader with decades of experience, Chip Colbert will expand Altair’s Federal and Department of Defense customer portfolio. Previously, he served as the vice president for the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community for Virtualitics, Inc. and as the senior director of U.S. sales for Rebellion Defense. In both roles, Colbert was responsible for defining go-to-market strategy and establishing teams to deliver commercial growth. Prior to his private sector roles, Colbert worked in the White House, serving as the National Security Council’s director for defense policy and strategy for the Middle East. Over a 20-year career as an Army infantry officer and strategist, he was deployed worldwide in support of military operations. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy and holds a master’s degree in organizational psychology and leadership development from Columbia University’s Teachers College.