Craxel Appoints Gary Connolly as Managing Director, UK to Lead International Expansion.

FAIRFAX, VA. February 24, 2026. Craxel Inc., developer of the patented Black Forest™ Knowledge Infrastructure for AI, designed to deliver better decisions, faster, at any scale, today announced the appointment of Gary Connolly as Managing Director, UK.

Connolly brings more than a decade of leadership experience in high-performance analytics and database technology across aerospace, defence, industrial manufacturing, and Formula 1. In his new role, he will lead Craxel’s international growth strategy and oversee customer and partner deployment of the company’s patented Black Forest technology, purpose-built to solve mission-critical data challenges at speed and scale.

“Gary is a proven leader with deep expertise in aerospace and defence analytics,” said David Enga, CEO of Craxel. “His track record of building and delivering advanced data solutions in complex environments makes him the ideal leader to drive our next phase of international expansion.”

Connolly joins Craxel from KX,where he served as Vice President, Global Aerospace & Defence. During his tenure, he built a global go-to-market function and secured key contract awards, including the RAF NEXUS program. He also led strategic collaborations with SiXworks (an IBM company), SRC UK, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, and Hensoldt.

“Craxel’s Black Forest technology represents a transformational approach to operationalizing complex data environments,” said Connolly. “I’m excited to join at this pivotal moment and to help expand Craxel’s impact across the UK and wider global markets.”

The appointment underscores Craxel’s initial investment in international expansion as global demand accelerates for AI-powered decision intelligence in defence, aerospace, and other high-performance sectors.

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