John Fant is a results-oriented business leader with more than 30 years of combined military and private-sector experience driving growth and operational performance in the aerospace and defense sector. As Chief Growth Officer, John leads Cryptic Vector’s enterprise growth strategy, business development, and market expansion efforts, aligning advanced capabilities to national security missions.

Prior to Cryptic Vector, John served in executive leadership roles at other leading defense firms where he led complex programs, built high-performing teams, and drove sustained growth for Department of War and Intelligence Community portfolios. His career foundation includes service as a U.S. Naval Officer, with operational experience in both aviation and intelligence disciplines.

John holds an MBA in International Business and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Georgetown University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The Citadel.