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Dr. Daniel O. Livvarcin CEO Vectors Defence retired Navy Captain defence systems expert

Daniel O. Livvarcin, PhD

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Daniel O. Livvarcin, PhD is a retired Navy Captain with over 25 years of distinguished experience in defence research and development. Throughout his career, he has led and contributed to numerous high-impact national and NATO projects, specializing in advanced systems, strategic innovation, and defence technologies. Dr. Livvarcin combines deep operational expertise with a strong academic foundation. He currently serves as a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa and the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), where he contributes to the development of future leaders in defence and security. His career reflects a unique blend of military leadership, technical excellence, and strategic vision, making him a key asset in bridging the gap between research, policy, and operational implementation in defence environments.

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Iqbal Singh Kaundal Director Finance and Strategic Partnerships at Vectors Defence defence sector financial expert

Iqbal Singh Kaundal

Director of Finance & Strategic Partnerships

Iqbal Singh Kaundal is a finance professional with extensive experience in financial management, reporting, and strategic planning across diverse sectors. He brings a strong foundation in financial analysis, budgeting, and compliance, supporting organizations in achieving sustainable growth and operational efficiency.

At Vectors Defence, Iqbal contributes to financial strategy and partnership development, helping align resources with long-term capability building and program execution. His expertise supports the organization’s ability to structure, manage, and scale initiatives in complex and multi-stakeholder environments.

Iqbal is committed to delivering disciplined financial oversight while enabling innovation, collaboration, and strategic impact.

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Mark M. Demir CTO Vectors Defence defence technology and systems integration specialist

Mark M. Demir, PhD

Chief Technology Officer

Mark M. Demir is the Chief Technology Officer of Vectors Defence. He brings over 20 years of technical and operational experience in the defence sector, including the successful management of large-scale, complex programs—among them NATO-led initiatives—with budgets reaching hundreds of millions of USD. 

As CTO, he combines deep technical expertise with a strong academic foundation and analytical rigor to develop advanced, integrated system solutions addressing critical sovereign defence capability needs for Canada and its allies. He actively monitors emerging defence technologies and fosters collaboration across industry, government, and academia. 

Prior to his current role, he served as a Project Manager supporting NATO Land Command and Control Information Services, where he led requirements definition activities, chaired technical workshops, and coordinated multinational stakeholder inputs.

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Susan Campbell Director Academia and Industry Relations at Vectors Defence defence innovation and partnerships leader

Susan Campbell

Director of Academia & Industry Relations

Susan Campbell leads Academia and Industry Relations at Vectors Defence, fostering strategic collaboration between research institutions, industry partners, and government stakeholders. She plays a key role in bridging innovation with operational requirements, ensuring that emerging technologies and academic insights are effectively translated into real-world defence and security capabilities.

With a strong focus on partnership development and knowledge integration, Susan works to build sustainable ecosystems that support advanced research, technology transfer, and joint initiatives across Canada and allied networks. Her efforts strengthen collaboration across sectors, enabling the development of integrated, future-ready solutions in areas such as C4ISR, dual-use technologies, and systems integration.

Susan is committed to advancing meaningful engagement between academia and industry, supporting innovation, talent development, and long-term capability growth within the defence ecosystem.

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