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Zach Shore

CEO of Hermeus since June 2026; former Anduril early employee and US Marine Corps officer.

Zach Shore became chief executive of Hermeus on June 1, 2026, succeeding co-founder AJ Piplica, who moved to Executive Chairman. He previously served as the company President, Chief Revenue Officer, and VP of Growth, leading corporate strategy, government engagement, and business development. Before Hermeus he was VP of Product at Vertafore and an early employee at Anduril Industries, where he built and led the Command and Control business line. He began his career as a US Marine Corps infantry and intelligence officer, serving five years on active duty with three combat deployments.

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Role
Chief Executive Officer, Hermeus
Based in
El Segundo, CA
Prior experience
Anduril Industries, Vertafore, US Marine Corps

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Who is Zach Shore?
Zach Shore became chief executive of Hermeus on June 1, 2026, succeeding co-founder AJ Piplica, who moved to Executive Chairman. He previously served as the company President, Chief Revenue Officer, and VP of Growth, leading corporate strategy, government engagement, and business development. Before Hermeus he was VP of Product at Vertafore and an early employee at Anduril Industries, where he built and led the Command and Control business line. He began his career as a US Marine Corps infantry and intelligence officer, serving five years on active duty with three combat deployments.
What is Zach Shore's role?
Zach Shore is Chief Executive Officer, Hermeus, based in El Segundo, CA.
Where did Zach Shore work before?
Zach Shore's prior roles include Anduril Industries, Vertafore, US Marine Corps.

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    Zach Shore named CEO of Hermeus effective June 1, 2026; previously President/CRO/VP Growth at Hermeus, VP Product at Vertafore, early Anduril employee, and a USMC infantry and intelligence officer

    Hermeus: Hermeus Announces Executive Leadership Transition: Zach Shore Named CEO
    Verified2026-06-01