AE Industrial Partners appoints Leonard Dollaga as operating partner
- Dollaga joined AE Industrial in 2024 following more than three decades of service in the US Navy
- He most recently served as chief of legislative affairs for the Department of the Navy, where he was the principal legislative advisor to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations
AE Industrial Partners has named retired Rear Admiral Leonard Dollaga as an operating partner.
In this role, Dollaga will help identify and assess new investment opportunities across national security sectors, with a particular focus on maritime. Also, he will assist portfolio companies in navigating complex processes associated with federal budgeting, legislation, acquisition and policies that shape the defense industrial base.
“Butch has brought an exceptional combination of operational leadership, maritime expertise and strategic insight to AE Industrial,” said David Rowe, co-CEO and managing partner at AE Industrial. “His understanding of the Department of War, the Department of the Navy, and the broader Washington, DC national security environment is a tremendous asset to our portfolio companies.”
Dollaga joined AE Industrial in 2024 following more than three decades of service in the US Navy. He most recently served as chief of legislative affairs for the Department of the Navy, where he was the principal legislative advisor to the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Naval Operations.
Earlier in his career, Dollaga served as Commander, Submarine Group 7, and Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center.
Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, AE Industrial has about $9 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2026.
