Philip Hover Smoot
About Philip Hover Smoot
Philip Hover-Smoot is the Chief Executive Officer with a robust background in legal and compliance roles in the aerospace and defense sectors, and holds advanced degrees in law and business.
Chief Executive Officer
Philip Hover-Smoot currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer. In this role, he oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the company. His responsibilities encompass leading the executive team, making high-level decisions on corporate policy and strategy, and ensuring the successful implementation of the company's goals.
Previous Roles at Spaceflight Inc.
Before becoming CEO, Philip Hover-Smoot served as the General Counsel at Spaceflight Inc., a group company of Mitsui & Co. Ltd. While at Spaceflight Inc., he was responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of the business, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. His role involved significant legal advisory to the executive team and board of directors.
Deputy General Counsel at Momentus Inc.
Philip Hover-Smoot also worked as Deputy General Counsel and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Momentus Inc., a publicly traded company on NASDAQ (ticker: MNTS). During his tenure, he focused on legal compliance, ethical governance, and maintaining high standards of corporate ethics. He played a critical role in establishing and enforcing the company’s compliance frameworks.
Raytheon Technologies Advisory Roles
In his career, Philip Hover-Smoot held key advisory roles in technology security and contracting at Raytheon Technologies' Intelligence & Space business. His work was particularly focused on remote sensing and electronic warfare systems. These roles involved providing strategic counsel on security measures, systems engineering, and defense contracting.
Education and Expertise
Philip Hover-Smoot holds a JD/MBA from Drake University, which underscores his dual expertise in law and business administration. He also completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University’s Spogli Institute for International Security Studies, emphasizing national security and intelligence. This advanced education has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of both legal frameworks and security protocols.