Speakers

Stan Crow is a seasoned aerospace and defense executive currently serving as Vice President of Defense & Space Technology at EdgeCortix, a Japanese maker of highly efficient AI processors for edge applications. He brings over three decades of experience spanning military service, strategic consulting, and executive leadership. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Crow served nearly 30 years in the U.S. Air Force, focusing on space, intelligence, and advanced capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. After his military career, advised clients in aerospace and defense as an Associate Principal with McKinsey & Company in Los Angeles and London. He later held several senior roles at Northrop Grumman, including Chief Executive of Northrop Grumman Japan, President of Northrop Grumman International, and CTO and VP of Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing for the Defense Systems sector. Known for his technical acumen and leadership, Crow now contributes to advancing defense innovation and international collaboration in space technologies.