AE Industrial Partners LP, a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense, space & government services, power generation, and specialty industrial markets, has hired Mallika Gummalla to the firm as a director. In this role, she will be primarily responsible for the evaluation of emerging technology themes and the management of industrial sourcing networks for new investments. Previously, she was a business development director and sales executive for the New England territory at Airtech USA.

“Mallika’s unique background makes her particularly well qualified for her role at AEI – a strong technical background, supported by a track record of innovation and start-up development,” said David Rowe, managing partner of AEI. “She will be a huge asset to our sourcing networks and portfolio companies as they look to grow and develop new business lines, and we are excited to welcome her to the AEI team.”