Kraken Robotics has named Kristin Robertson as the newest member of its Board of Directors. The appointment brings a seasoned aerospace and defense executive to the company’s leadership circle at a time of strategic growth and innovation in ocean technologies.
Robertson is currently the president and owner of KBR Insights, a Virginia-based consulting firm that focuses on the aerospace and defense sectors. With more than 30 years of experience managing high-value portfolios at major U.S. defense contractors, her career includes senior leadership positions at both Boeing and RTX Corporation.
“I am honored to join the board of Kraken Robotics, a company at the forefront of ocean technology and innovation,” said Robertson. “With its cutting-edge subsea imaging, battery and robotics solutions, Kraken is transforming how we explore and understand the deep sea. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and global impact.”
Her most recent corporate role was as president of space and C2 systems at RTX Corporation, where she led the company’s space business from 2022 to 2023. Before that, she spent nearly three decades at Boeing, holding key leadership roles across its military aircraft and autonomous systems programs.
During her tenure at Boeing, Robertson led several seabed-focused projects as vice president and manager of autonomous systems, including the Orca extra-large unmanned undersea vehicle (XLUUV) developed for the U.S. Navy. She also served as board chair for five Boeing subsidiaries, among them Liquid Robotics.
Greg Reid, president and CEO of Kraken Robotics, welcomed the appointment, citing Robertson’s extensive industry experience and leadership background.
“We are pleased to welcome Kristen to Kraken’s Board of Directors,” said Reid. “Her wealth of experience in the U.S. defense industry leading top contractors will be invaluable for Kraken as we move to the next stage of company growth.”
In addition to Robertson’s appointment, Kraken’s board has approved the issuance of 3,425,000 stock options to select employees and directors, marking another step in the company’s broader development strategy.
