Titomic Appoints Andy Haeuptle to U.S. Strategic Advisory Group!
By Ashutosh Arora
Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT), a global leader in cold spray additive manufacturing through its patented Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ technology, has announced the appointment of Andy Haeuptle to its U.S. Strategic Advisory Group (SAG). The addition of Haeuptle, who brings more than four decades of distinguished service to the U.S. Department of Defense in both military and civilian leadership roles, marks a significant step in strengthening Titomic’s defense and industrial partnerships in the United States and internationally.
Haeuptle most recently served as Director of the Navy Staff, where he advised the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) on Title 10 authorities covering the Navy’s ability to man, train, and equip its global force. In that capacity, he supported the CNO in managing a $245 billion annual budget and overseeing a workforce of more than 650,000 personnel. He played a key role in coordinating the efforts of over 500 Flag Officers and Senior Executives, ensuring operational alignment across one of the world’s most complex defense organizations.
Earlier in his career, Haeuptle served in several high-profile positions, including Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director of the White House Situation Room. In that role, he was responsible for providing continuous global situational awareness and secure communications for the President, Vice President, and senior staff. His career also included service as Chief of Staff for the Under Secretary of the Navy and Senior Director in the Office of the Chief Management Officer (CMO), where he spearheaded reforms aimed at generating $46 billion in savings while advancing Department of Defense audit readiness.
A retired Marine Corps Colonel and seasoned logistician, Haeuptle has extensive operational and deployed leadership experience, with service in Iraq and Afghanistan among other assignments. His career accomplishments have been recognized with numerous honors, including the prestigious Senior Executive Service Presidential Rank Award and the Department of the Navy Distinguished Civilian Award. Academically, he holds degrees from The Ohio State University, Georgetown University, and the National Defense University.
Jim Simpson, CEO and Managing Director of Titomic, welcomed Haeuptle’s appointment, stating: “Andy’s unparalleled experience across the Department of Defense, the Navy, and the White House will provide invaluable insight as Titomic expands its defense and industrial partnerships in the U.S. and beyond. His leadership and expertise will strengthen our mission to deliver cutting-edge advanced manufacturing solutions globally.”
The addition of Haeuptle further enhances the depth and breadth of expertise within Titomic’s U.S. Strategic Advisory Group, which plays a critical role in guiding the company’s strategy for addressing defense and industrial needs. As Titomic advances its efforts to transform manufacturing for mission-critical applications, the group’s collective knowledge is expected to bolster the company’s ability to support demanding global missions.
Titomic Limited specializes in industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing, coating, and repair solutions using its proprietary Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ cold spray process. With applications spanning aerospace, defense, shipbuilding, oil and gas, mining, and automotive industries, Titomic delivers competitive advantages across the product lifecycle. The company operates from its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, and maintains a strong presence in Australia and Europe to support its growing global customer base.
With the appointment of Andy Haeuptle, Titomic reaffirms its commitment to building a robust leadership framework that aligns advanced manufacturing innovation with the operational needs of global defense and industrial sectors.
