AE Industrial Partners, a private equity firm focused on aerospace, defense and government services, space, power and utility services, has added Reggie Brothers as an operating partner.

Brothers has decades of experience in the technology and government sectors. He most recently served as CEO of BigBear.ai, an AI-powered analytics and cyber engineering service provider. Prior to BigBear.ai, Brother was executive vice president and chief technology officer at Peraton Inc., where he led strategic planning, technology services, business development, and mergers and acquisitions.

“We are pleased to welcome Reggie to our exceptional team of operating partners,” comments David Rowe, managing partner of AEI. “His deep knowledge of technology and years of hands-on leadership experience in both the government and private industry will be a great asset as we continue to define strategic opportunities and optimize performance across our growing portfolio.”