McDonough School of Business

Earl Stafford, Jr.

Earl Stafford, Jr., CEO of Aperio Global, leads with the mantra “Solve for Next,” driving innovation in AI, Cyber Operations, and Network Security. With an MBA from Georgetown and 25+ years in defense and tech, his leadership is future-focused, ethical, and globally aware. Committed to community and guided by faith, Stafford ensures Aperio is at the forefront of strategic solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.