The Scoop
Stockholm-based Nordic Air Defence (NAD) appointed James Heappey, former UK Armed Forces Minister, and Nicholas Högasten, Head of Product, to its board. The move supports NAD's European expansion.
The Context
NAD, developing autonomous counter-drone systems, aims to leverage Heappey's procurement expertise to navigate European defence markets. Högasten's appointment reinforces product leadership in governance. This comes as drone warfare becomes increasingly relevant, particularly highlighted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Securing high-profile advisors can dramatically improve a startup's market penetration.