Qanapi Group Inc. has announced the recent appointment of the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, former U.S. Secretary of the Navy, to its Board of Directors.
Secretary Carlos Del Toro is a seasoned leader with over four decades of experience spanning military service, government leadership, and private sector innovation. He served as the 78th Secretary of the United States Navy (2021 to January 2025), overseeing critical initiatives in technological modernization, including AI and cybersecurity. Prior to this role, Secretary Del Toro founded and led SBG Technology Solutions, Inc., a company specializing in space systems engineering and other high tech IT related enterprises. Previously, he pursued a 26-year career in the U.S. Navy, retiring at the rank of Commander.
A respected leader in national security and technology innovation, Secretary Del Toro’s public sector and entrepreneurial experience positions him to counsel Qanapi through its next phase of strategic expansion. His leadership will support the company’s efforts to strengthen partnerships with government agencies, address evolving compliance and cybersecurity challenges, and deliver trusted solutions to mission-critical programs.
“We are deeply honored to welcome Secretary Del Toro to our board,” said Trent Telford, CEO, Founder and Chairman of Qanapi Group, Inc. “His unmatched leadership in both government and business, combined with his passion for forward-thinking solutions, will be instrumental to our goal of providing mission-enabling technology in national security. The defence sector is rapidly evolving to being hyper-connected through AI and autonomous capabilities; a vastly different challenge to the military landscape and platforms from previous decades. Accordingly, a revolution in data-centric security is upon us and Secretary Del Toro’s vast experience is uniquely positioned to guide us. ”
“It is an honor to join such a rapidly advancing innovative tech company leading the way in AI and cybersecurity,” said Secretary Del Toro. “Qanapi’s commitment to integrity and excellence will undoubtedly drive new solutions in the security field for years to come”.