Phil Fraher Named CFO of Descartes Labs

Phil Fraher, former chief financial officer at software vendor Zilliant, has joined satellite imagery analysis technology developer Descartes Labs as CFO.

He brings three decades of industry experience to Descartes Labs and will oversee its financial, legal and accounting functions in his new position, the company said Friday.

Fraher previously held financial management roles at Dun and Bradstreet, Cahners Business Information’s  electronic media division and Pilot Software.

Descartes Labs announced his appointment along with the completion of its $20M Series B-2 funding round led by Union Grove Venture Partners.

Sponsor

×

Stay ahead in GovCon

Join thousands of government contractors who rely on GovCon Wire for the latest updates in federal spending, bid opportunities, and compliance changes.

Whether you’re new to the space or scaling up, our brief keeps you informed and ready to act.

Email Address *

First Name *

Last Name

Position

Company

Related Articles

SES Reports $2.9B in FY 2025 Revenue Following Intelsat Acquisition

SES reported $2.94 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, reflecting the first year of financial consolidation following its acquisition…

CSA Lands Navy Contract for BUPERS/NPC IT Program Services

The U.S. Navy has awarded Client Solution Architects, a global provider of integrated technology and operational support services, a three-year, $16…

DIA Issues $14B COMET Proposals Solicitation to Support Missile & Space Intelligence Center

The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a request for proposals to support the Missile and Space Intelligence Center under the…

FTI Defense Appoints Matt Salter as Chief Growth Officer

Beavercreek, Ohio-based FTI Defense has appointed Matt Salter, a government technology industry veteran, as chief growth officer. FTI Defense CEO…

Lockheed Secures $1.9B Air Force Contract for C-130J Training Systems Support

Lockheed Martin’s rotary and mission systems business has received a potential 13-year, $1.9 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force…

OpenAI Executive: Appropriate Infrastructure Key to Successful Public Sector AI Use

Government agencies must ensure they have the right level of infrastructure to get the most out of the artificial intelligence…

CesiumAstro Acquires Vidrovr to Embed AI in Space Comms, ISR Platforms

CesiumAstro, a global provider of space and defense communications systems and satellites, has acquired artificial intelligence company Vidrovr to strengthen its…

Northrop Secures $225M Navy Contract Modification for E-130J Training Systems

Northrop Grumman has received a $225.1 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to develop and deliver training systems for…

Kevin McAleenan Highlights BigBear.ai’s Strong Financial Position in 2025 Financial Report

BigBear.ai, provider of artificial intelligence decision intelligence, has closed fiscal 2025 with what CEO Kevin McAleenan, a three-time Wash100 winner,…

Michael Bruce Joins Alpha Omega as National Security SVP

Technology company Alpha Omega has appointed industry executive Michael Bruce as senior vice president of national security. In a LinkedIn…

L3Harris Taps Ken Sharp as CFO Amid Missile Segment Realignment

L3Harris Technologies has appointed Kenneth “Ken” Sharp as senior vice president and chief financial officer, succeeding current CFO Ken Bedingfield, effective…

SMX Appoints Former SOSi Executive Robert Longo as SVP of Capture, Business Development

SMX has appointed Robert Longo as senior vice president of capture strategy and business development for its enterprise systems and…

You’ve already read all related articles.

Executive Interviews