John Sarno
Vice President - US Defense Programs @ Thales | Business Strategy, Defense
- Role
- Vice President - Us Defense Programs at Thales
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Sarno
As Vice President of US Defense Programs at Thales, I lead the company\'s defense portfolio across the Department of War, delivering mission-aligned solutions that span from initial engagement to operational implementation. With years of leadership in defense and aviation, my work reflects a commitment to fostering growth through strategic planning and effective delivery of cutting-edge capabilities. My professional journey includes experience in business strategy, aviation regulations, and commercial aviation. I specialize in aligning advanced technologies with complex regulatory and operational frameworks to meet evolving mission requirements. My focus remains on empowering organizations to achieve superior operational efficiency and foster innovation in defense and aerospace.
Experience
Vice President - Us Defense Programs
Jan 2026 — Present · Crystal City, VA, US
Leads the company’s defense portfolio across the Department of War, shaping mission-aligned solutions and driving growth from initial engagement through operational employment.
Education
United States Naval Academy
General Science
Daniel Webster College
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Skills
- Maintenance Management
- Foreign Military Sales
- Interagency Coordination
- Military
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Project Planning
- Aerospace
- Personnel Management
- Supervisory Skills
- Aircraft
- Military Logistics
- Aviation
- Helicopters
- Dod
- Logistics Management
- Operational Planning
- Marine Corps
- Organizational Leadership
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Command
- Personnel Supervision
- Operations Management
- Analysis
- Afghanistan
- Military Operations
- Team Leadership
- Security Clearance
- Defense
- Quality Assurance
- Aircraft Maintenance
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategy
- Logistics
- Training
- Military Aviation
- Military Liaison
- Program Management
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