BigBear.ai has announced the appointment of Carl Napoletano as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. Napoletano has been with the company since 2020 and will continue to report directly to CEO Mandy Long.
“Carl’s promotion to COO marks a significant milestone for BigBear.ai,” said Long. “Since our inception, he has shown unwavering commitment to our mission, customers, and team. His extensive operational experience, in-depth market knowledge, and understanding of our company’s strengths will be crucial as we strive to provide transformative solutions that meet our customers’ evolving needs.”
“I am honored to take on the COO role at BigBear.ai, a company I am proud to have contributed to since its inception,” said Napoletano. “I look forward to working with our talented team to enhance our capabilities and continue delivering exceptional value to our customers as we expand.”
Napoletano has held various senior leadership positions at BigBear.ai, most recently as Vice President of Special Projects, where he oversaw the strategic integration of significant acquisitions, including Pangiam. Before joining BigBear.ai, he served as Principal and Senior Vice President at ProModel Corporation, where he led the development of mission-critical decision support solutions for the Department of Defense.
Executive Bio
Carl Napoletano previously held the role of Vice President of Special Projects at BigBear.ai, where he integrated major acquisitions like Pangiam. He has also led BigBear.ai’s critical decision support solutions, serving over 300,000 users across the U.S. Army and various government agencies. Before joining BigBear.ai, he served as Principal and Senior Vice President at ProModel Corporation, where he developed solutions for the Department of Defense. In 2020, he facilitated ProModel Government Solutions’ acquisition by BigBear.ai. He also held leadership roles at General Dynamics Electric Boat, focusing on combat systems for nuclear submarines. Carl earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a premier provider of AI-driven decision intelligence solutions for national security, digital identity, and supply chain management. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s artificial intelligence and predictive analytics in complex, mission-oriented environments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, BigBear.ai is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit BigBear.ai and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai.
