Jack Warnock

Jack Warnock is a seasoned board director and strategic advisor who brings decades of experience guiding defense, cybersecurity, and deep-tech organizations through pivotal inflection points in strategy, governance, and growth. With more than 70 M&A and investment transactions totaling $6.4B+, Jack offers a director’s perspective rooted in disciplined oversight, strategic clarity, and a deep understanding of complex technical markets.

Known for strengthening alignment among management teams, investors, and stakeholders, Jack helps organizations navigate scale-ups, regulatory environments, and high-stakes decisions with confidence. His work blends independent judgment, sector expertise, and hands-on governance — enabling companies to create sustainable value while managing risk in rapidly evolving technology and national-security landscapes.

Jack’s board colleagues and CEOs rely on his ability to provide objective insight, actionable guidance, and calm leadership through change. He brings a wide network across defense and emerging-tech alliances — including NDIA, DIU/NSIN, NVIDIA Inception VC Alliance, Silicon Catalyst, and other industry partners — allowing him to deliver market intelligence and strategic relationships that accelerate opportunity.

His career spans leadership roles across Fortune 100 corporations, venture-backed companies, private equity portfolios, and early-stage innovators, including:

• Board service at CW Thomas, Stash Global, Acceleration Systems, World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, and the Augustinian Fund Development Council

• Co-founder/Officer roles at JW Strategic Advisors, McIsaac Risk Solutions, and Safeguard Scientifics

• Investment leadership at Dellin Investments

• M&A and corporate development roles at Verizon (Bell Atlantic), Arthur Andersen, W.H. Newbold’s, FTP Software, Thinking Machines, and Towers Perrin Administration Solutions

  
  

Across all engagements, Jack brings a thoughtful, governance-centered approach focused on long-term value creation, rigorous oversight, and supporting leaders as they navigate complexity and transformation.