Herrington, Virginia, United States, November 10, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- HawkEye 360 ( NYSE : HAWK ), a global leader in signal intelligence data and analysis, today announced the appointment of former Central Intelligence Agency ( CIA ) Director and U.S. Ambassador William J. Burns ( William J . Burns ) to join its board of directors. Ambassador Burns has over 30 years of outstanding leadership experience in the fields of U.S. intelligence, diplomacy, and national security, and will provide valuable strategic insights to HawkEye 360, helping the company continue to expand its capabilities and support the defense and intelligence missions of the United States and its allies.
HawkEye John Serafini, CEO of 360, stated: "Ambassador Burns possesses extraordinary and profound experience in intelligence, national security, and global affairs, and has first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by the United States and its allies. His professional capabilities and leadership will be of great value as we continue to build our own capabilities, integrate our data and analysis into operational workflows, and provide credible intelligence directly to combat personnel. His guidance will help us to always focus on what is most important: supporting client missions, strengthening combat decisions, and helping to protect those who give their all for it."
Ambassador Burns served as the director of CIA from 2021 to January 2025, becoming the first professional diplomat to lead that institution. Prior to that, he worked in the U.S. diplomatic system for over 30 years, holding senior positions such as Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Throughout his career, he played a central role in advancing U.S. national security interests, strengthening international partnerships, and addressing complex geopolitical challenges.
Ambassador Burns currently serves as a Senior Advisor on Global Affairs for Evercore, a position he took on in June 2025. Prior to that, he served as the President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History from LaSalle University, as well as Master's and Doctoral degrees in International Relations from the University of Oxford. He is also the author of the best-selling book The Back Channel: A Memoir of American Diplomacy and the Case for its Renewal.
Ambassador Burns stated, "I greatly admire the work of HawkEye 360, and I am delighted to have the opportunity to join their board of directors."
As the company continues to expand its space-based collection capabilities, advance signal intelligence analysis, and strengthen cooperation with the global defense and intelligence communities, Ambassador Burns has joined the board of HawkEye 360. The company stated that this appointment reinforces its commitment to providing credible, combat-relevant intelligence to support the ever-changing mission priorities of the United States and its allied defense and security partners.
Regarding HawkEye 360
HawkEye 360 is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, and is a signal intelligence company that provides mission-critical intelligence data and analysis to enhance national and global security. By detecting, identifying characteristics, and locating radio frequency signals, HawkEye 360 provides critical information to defense, intelligence, and commercial partners, helping them make informed decisions, respond quickly, and improve operational effectiveness. With the aid of advanced AI analytical tools, HawkEye 360 offers early warning indicators, enhances situational awareness, and supports strategic and operational decision-making, ensuring that allies and security partners maintain a decisive advantage in complex and highly competitive environments.
Forward-looking Statements
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