Davin Michaelis

Background

About Davin Michaelis

With over 25 years of Special Operations experience, I am a mission-driven professional with a calm, adaptable approach to complex challenges. Throughout my career, I have developed a resilient skill set centered around leadership, crisis management, and strategic vision, complemented by rigorous deployment experience and a foundation of unwavering integrity.Since retiring from military service, I have embraced new leadership roles in the Defense Technology sector. I am currently the Director for Europe and the Middle East at Mach Industries, a U.S. Defense Tech startup, where I am responsible for building and scaling operations in these regions. In addition, I serve as a Senior Strategic and Tactical Advisor for One9, a Canadian National Security and Defense Technology Venture Capital fund.With an MBA from Georgetown University, I am leveraging my Special Operations background and business acumen to drive results, build cohesive teams, and adapt to the ever-evolving demands of defense technology. I am passionate about contributing to innovative teams that value resilience, precision, and strategic execution, and I look forward to delivering impactful outcomes in this rapidly advancing field.