Blue Yonder Defense Solutions Welcomes Lieutenant General Michael S. Cederholm as CEO

Cederholm to lead organization to enable decision advantage across global operations

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Yonder Defense Solutions, the defense and government arm of the world’s leading AI supply chain company, today announced the appointment of Retired LtGen Michael S. Cederholm as its chief executive officer, effective immediately. LtGen Cederholm brings more than 36 years of senior leadership experience translating strategic intent into disciplined execution across complex, mission-critical global operations.

In an era of disruption and competition, supply chains have become a core instrument of national power and decisive source of strategic advantage. LtGen Cederholm assumes leadership at a pivotal moment when global operations, the Defense Industrial Base and associated supply chains face unprecedented disruption and risk. Under his leadership, Blue Yonder Defense Solutions will accelerate innovation to provide customers decision advantage at scale—enabling defense, allied, humanitarian organizations, and industry partners to operate with greater readiness, speed and resilience in challenging environments. Blue Yonder Defense Solutions will continue to apply proven commercial AI to defense-grade missions, supporting U.S. forces, allied and partner nations through Foreign Military Sales (FMS), the Defense Industrial Base, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response worldwide.

“It is an honor to lead Blue Yonder Defense Solutions,” said LtGen Cederholm. “Throughout my career, I’ve seen how disciplined innovation transforms readiness and operational effectiveness. Blue Yonder Defense Solutions delivers industry-leading, AI-driven capabilities that enable defense and government organizations to perform in the most demanding environments. I look forward to leading this team in supporting the warfighter and the aid worker on the front lines, ensuring constant readiness, resilience and the ability to deliver across every mission and environment.”

Most recently, LtGen Cederholm had the privilege of serving as the Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, where he led 44,500 service members in complex, multinational operations. Previously, as Deputy Commandant for Aviation, he architected Project Eagle, a 15-year, $240B modernization strategy designed to strengthen readiness and operational decision-making through AI-driven capabilities.

“LtGen Cederholm’s strategic leadership and deep operational experience align perfectly with our commitment to deliver AI-powered logistics intelligence for our defense and government customers,” said Gene Trousil, president, Blue Yonder Defense Solutions. “We’re excited to have him on board as we accelerate modernization and redefine what’s possible in contested environments.”

LtGen Cederholm holds a Master of Science in National Security Studies from the National War College and a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Wesleyan University. He is a graduate of and former Instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and a Fellow of MIT’s Seminar XXI and AI for National Security Leaders programs.

About Blue Yonder Defense Solutions

As the defense and government arm of the world’s leading AI supply chain company, Blue Yonder Defense Solutions delivers logistics intelligence tailored for the mission-critical requirements of the U.S. military and federal agencies. Its AI-enabled, zero-trust, multi-enterprise platform seamlessly orchestrates supply, transportation and depot operations, enabling defense supply chains to operate with full visibility, speed and uncompromising accuracy—even in disconnected and contested environments. For more information, please visit https://www.blueyonderdefense.com.

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