Spire Global Expands National Security and Policy Advisory Capabilities with Appointments of Admiral Christopher W. Grady and Edward J. Newberry to Its Advisory Board

Appointments signal strategic focus on government and allied defense markets as demand accelerates for resilient, space-based intelligence

VIENNA, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR), a global provider of space-based data, analytics, and space services, today announced the appointments of Admiral Christopher W. Grady (Ret.), former Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Edward J. Newberry, a senior public policy and government affairs leader, to its recently formed Advisory Board.

The appointments come at a pivotal moment as governments and allies rely more heavily on commercial space-based data to support national security, defense readiness, and mission-critical decision-making. Spire continues to expand its role supporting government customers through its fully deployed satellite constellation, recent successful launches, and participation in key U.S. government contract vehicles, including the Missile Defense Agency SHIELD IDIQ Contract.

“Having worked at the highest levels of joint and allied decision-making, I’ve seen firsthand how access to timely, trusted information shapes outcomes,” said Quintin Jones, Vice President and Head of North America at Spire Global. “Admiral Grady and Edward Newberry will work closely with Spire’s leadership as we align our capabilities to the real operational, policy, and mission demands facing government and defense customers today.”

Admiral Grady brings more than four decades of experience at the highest levels of U.S. military and national security leadership, spanning joint, allied, and strategic command. Most recently, he served as the 12th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s second highest-ranking military officer, and previously served as Acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2025.

Throughout his career, Admiral Grady held numerous command and senior advisory roles across the U.S. Department of War, including Commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, U.S. Naval Forces Northern Command, U.S. Naval Forces Strategic Command, and Commander of the U.S. Sixth Fleet and Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO. In these roles, he advised civilian and military leadership on global operations, force readiness, alliance coordination, and strategic deterrence.

“Space-based information is increasingly essential to how governments and allies understand risk, readiness, and change,” said Admiral Grady. “At the highest levels of decision-making, access to timely, reliable information is fundamental. Spire operates at the forefront of delivering trusted data that supports national and allied security, and I’m pleased to contribute perspective shaped by decades of service.”

Edward Newberry is a globally recognized public policy and government affairs leader with decades of experience advising corporations and sovereign governments on complex regulatory, national security, and geopolitical matters. Currently, he serves as Global Managing Partner for Public Policy, Compliance, Investigatory and Regulatory Solutions at Squire Patton Boggs and is a member of the firm’s Executive Leadership Group, where he advises clients at the intersection of government, law, and business.

Over his career, Mr. Newberry has served as a trusted advisor on some of the most high-profile and sensitive policy challenges in Washington and internationally, including matters involving technology, energy, critical infrastructure, and sovereign government relations. He has been widely recognized for his strategic insight and leadership and currently serves on several corporate and nonprofit boards, including the Atlantic Council.

“I’ve spent my career working at the intersection of government, policy, and complex global challenges,” said Edward Newberry. “Spire is operating in a space where trusted data and credibility matter. I look forward to contributing decades of experience as the company expands its presence supporting government and defense decision-making with space-based data.”

“Spire is intentionally building the leadership, advisory depth, and execution discipline required to scale throughout national security and government markets,” said Theresa Condor, CEO of Spire Global. “Admiral Grady and Edward Newberry bring firsthand experience from the highest levels of military leadership and government engagement. Their perspectives will directly inform how we prioritize, engage, and execute as demand accelerates for trusted, resilient space-based data supporting U.S. and allied missions.”

Learn more about Spire Global’s Advisory Board.

About Spire Global, Inc.

Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a global provider of satellite data, analytics, and intelligence, offering unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth so that organizations can make decisions with confidence in a rapidly changing world. Spire builds, owns, and operates a fully deployed satellite constellation that observes the Earth in real time using radio frequency technology. The data acquired by Spire’s satellites provides global weather intelligence, ship and plane movements, and spoofing and jamming detection to better predict how their patterns impact economies, global security, business operations, and the environment. Spire also offers Space as a Service solutions that empower customers to leverage its established infrastructure to put their business in space. Spire has offices across the U.S., Canada, UK, Luxembourg, and Germany. To learn more, visit spire.com.

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