Aretum Appoints Peter Santighian as Chief Executive Officer

The government contracting firm selects the former Everforth ECS executive to lead its next phase of growth.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in People

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Aretum has named Peter Santighian as its new chief executive officer to drive strategy and customer engagement. Former CEO Rohit Gupta will transition to the company board of directors.

Why it matters

The leadership shift aims to accelerate growth for the firm as it manages over 100 federal contracts across 30 agencies. Santighian is tasked with scaling operations and expanding mission-focused service offerings.

Aretum maintains a 90 percent prime-contractor execution rate while serving 30 federal agencies. The company manages over 100 federal contracts as it continues to scale its operations.

The players

Peter Santighian

He is the new chief executive officer of Aretum with three decades of experience in the federal sector.

Rohit Gupta

He is the former chief executive officer of Aretum who is joining the company board of directors.

Renovus Capital Partners

This investment firm formed Aretum in 2023 by combining multiple federal contracting companies.

The details

Peter Santighian joins the firm following three decades of experience in the federal sector, including his previous role as executive vice president of defense, intelligence and health at Everforth ECS. The company was established in 2023 by Renovus Capital Partners through the acquisition and integration of several specialized contracting firms.

Aretum was formed and acquired its initial companies in 2023.
Rohit Gupta began his tenure as CEO in May 2024.
The company acquired Veterans Engineering in December 2025.
Aretum won a spot on a NASA contract in August 2026.
Peter Santighian was named chief executive officer on October 29, 2026.

Market Landscape

Aretum follows the broader industry trend of private equity-backed consolidation of mid-tier federal IT services providers. This leadership change positions the firm to compete for larger-scale contracts against major established government service rivals.

The transition will likely focus on shifting company strategy, which may impact how federal agencies experience service delivery under Aretum contracts. Customers and federal stakeholders can expect a new focus on mission-specific offerings in the coming months.

The takeaway

Executive transitions at specialized federal contractors are often signals of a pivot toward larger contract vehicles or new market sectors. Clients should monitor future announcements for shifts in the company's service portfolio and mission focus.