Chantilly, VA, USA – October 22, 2024 – LightRidge Solutions, a leader in advanced space payloads and on-orbit processing technologies, has appointed Nick Weiser as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). With over two decades of experience as a human resources professional, Weiser was most recently Vice President of Human Resources at L3Harris Technologies.
In his new role, Weiser will provide strategic guidance and leadership for all aspects of LightRidge’s HR function. He will oversee human capital programs, policies, and services, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and engagement to support the company’s overall mission. Weiser will also drive the development of standard HR policies aimed at promoting maximum effectiveness and cohesiveness across the organization.
Bill Gattle, CEO of LightRidge Solutions, shared his confidence in Weiser’s expertise: “Nick brings solid expertise and a broad background in numerous business areas, including space and air platforms, which aligns well with our portfolio. We look forward to his efforts in furthering LightRidge’s vision for supporting our talented staff and expanding our workforce across the space, air, and defense arenas. Our people are our most important asset, and we’re honored to have Nick head up our employee-focused initiatives.”
As CHRO, Weiser will oversee LightRidge’s three business units: Geost, Trident, and Ophir, leading efforts in areas such as leadership development, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, succession planning, legal compliance, and policy development.
Weiser holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Nazareth College and a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He officially assumed the role of CHRO at LightRidge Solutions on October 7, 2024.
About LightRidge Solutions:
LightRidge Solutions delivers cutting-edge capabilities that address critical national security space and defense needs. The company specializes in advanced space payloads, on-orbit processing technologies, multi-orbit space domain awareness, protection systems, laser communications, and airborne survivability systems. LightRidge’s concept-to-production systems offer high performance with lower costs and shorter delivery times compared to traditional systems, supporting resilient and affordable space architectures for U.S. military, intelligence, and select commercial and international clients.
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