Windward Appoints Vice Admiral Bob Sharp as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer to Advance Mission-Grade Maritime AI in International Shipping News 04/06/2026 Windward, the leader in mission-grade Maritime AI™, today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Sharp, retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer (CMIO). One of the most distinguished figures in maritime and national security intelligence, Sharp brings decades of experience at the highest levels of the U.S. defense and intelligence establishment, and will work directly with Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder, to shape Windward’s intelligence strategy and deepen its engagement with defense, government, commercial and national security customers worldwide. Sharp’s career spans 34 years as a career Naval Intelligence Officer, culminating in his role as Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), where he led one of the nation’s premier intelligence agencies, overseeing more than 14,000 personnel operating across 120 locations worldwide. He previously served as Director of the National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO) and Commanding Officer of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), giving him leadership experience with three of the U.S. government’s most consequential maritime and geospatial intelligence organizations. He also served as Director for Intelligence at U.S. Special Operations Command. “Bob Sharp is one of the most respected figures in maritime and national security intelligence in the world, and we are proud to welcome him as Chief Maritime Intelligence Officer for Windward,” said Ami Daniel, CEO and Co-Founder of Windward. “Bob is a true authority in maritime intelligence, having led the NGA, ONI, and NMIO, and his unmatched expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we advance our Maritime AI™ capabilities to meet the rigorous demands of our customers. We are honored to have him join us.” “Windward has done s