C5MI Appointed Eddie Mobley Chief Growth Officer
The defense and supply chain company consolidated its growth functions under the new executive.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in People

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C5MI has hired Eddie Mobley as its new chief growth officer to lead marketing, business development, and pre-sales operations. He joins the firm as part of a leadership consolidation intended to bolster its federal and commercial supply chain efforts.
Why it matters
By placing various growth-focused departments under a single executive, C5MI aims to concentrate resources on high-potential opportunities. This strategic shift is designed to create a repeatable growth approach for its upcoming supply chain work.
Mobley previously oversaw a $335 million business area and secured $422 million in annual orders at L3Harris. The appointment follows the hiring of Deven Joshi as chief artificial intelligence officer in February 2026.
The players
Eddie Mobley
He is a former special operations aviator who previously held leadership roles at ALL.SPACE Networks and L3Harris.
Don Young
He serves as the chief executive officer of C5MI and oversees the firm's strategic leadership hires.
Garth Sanginiti
He has 34 years of professional experience and previously served as the interim chief growth officer for the company.
Deven Joshi
He is the chief artificial intelligence officer at C5MI, a position he has held since early 2026.
The details
Mobley reports directly to CEO Don Young and will oversee marketing, alliances, solution architecture, and pre-sales. Former interim CGO Garth Sanginiti, who has held the role since February 2026, has transitioned to vice president of business development.
Timeline
December 2025: C5MI received the HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award.
February 2026: Garth Sanginiti began serving as the interim chief growth officer.
February 2026: Deven Joshi joined the company as chief artificial intelligence officer.
September 30, 2026: C5MI announced the appointment of Eddie Mobley.
Market Landscape
This leadership consolidation mirrors trends where firms centralize business development to compete for large-scale federal and commercial contracts. The move follows the firm's recognition by the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Platinum Award, reinforcing its recruitment of veteran leadership.
The reorganization into a centralized growth model may streamline service delivery for existing federal and commercial clients. Customers and partners can expect a more unified approach to solution architecture and pre-sales engagement moving forward.
The takeaway
Centralizing business development functions is a common strategy for firms looking to scale their success in complex supply chain markets. Success for new executives in these roles often hinges on their ability to integrate disparate departments like finance and delivery into a singular process.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest leadership changes in the industry at /business/people/.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GovCon Wire.
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