Tysons, Virginia – April 29, 2025: Veilant (formerly Ridgeline International), a leading provider of broad-spectrum, multi-domain privacy and security solutions and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Nighbert as its Chief Growth Officer (CGO). With more than two decades of experience in business development, business operations, and executive management, Shawn is poised to expand the company’s important work for critical national security customers. Veilant is backed by Enlightenment Capital.

As CGO, Shawn will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Veilant and its newly acquired subsidiary, System High, by leading business development and revenue expansion initiatives. He will drive the identification and pursuit of new opportunities across the Defense, Intelligence, and Federal markets, oversee business development and growth teams across the organization, and design marketing strategies to maximize Veilant’s mission impact.

“I am thrilled to join Veilant’s accomplished team at this exciting time in the company’s history,” said Shawn Nighbert. “I look forward to contributing my expertise and experience to help drive growth and expansion in key areas.”

Shawn brings a proven track record of success in growing business organizations, having led CACI’s Cyber Operation Research and Engineering operations unit as the General Manager and as Vice President of the Technology and Innovation Labs Group, where he managed a $650M portfolio while leading all Defense, Intelligence, Federal, and Commercial business development. Prior to these roles, Shawn’s career spans many large government contracting firms, including Alion Science and Technology, Ericsson Federal, and the Harris Corporation. His experience building and leading high-performing business development teams and strategies will be invaluable to Veilant and its customers.

“Shawn’s appointment is a significant milestone for Veilant,” said Erik Wittreich, CEO. “His expertise will further enhance Veilant’s growth efforts. We are excited to have him on board and see the impact he will make on our team.”

Veilant is committed to delivering mission-essential solutions to its customers’ toughest data privacy and signature management challenges. With Shawn’s leadership, the company is poised for continued success.

About Veilant

Veilant is a defense technology company that helps governments and mission-driven enterprises operate securely under ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS). Its integrated portfolio of secure communications, managed attribution, and AI-enabled tradecraft platforms protects personnel, preserves operations, and delivers mission outcomes in the world’s most contested environment. Follow Veilant at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/veilant/.

About Enlightenment Capital

Enlightenment Capital, a Washington, DC area based private investment firm, makes control and strategic, non-control investments in middle market companies in the Aerospace, Defense, Government & Technology (ADG&T) sector. The firm partners with businesses that provide vital services, protect critical infrastructure, innovate cyber and data solutions, enhance decision making capabilities, engineer aerospace and space systems, safeguard national security, and endeavor to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.enlightenment-cap.com and follow us at www.linkedin.com/company/enlightenment-capital.