CPI is proud to announce that retired Four-Star General John “Mike” Murray, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command, has joined the organization as a strategic consultant. His addition reflects CPI’s commitment to building a world-class Department of War Division focused on delivering modern, mission-relevant solutions to the U.S. defense community.
GEN Murray brings nearly four decades of distinguished U.S. Army leadership experience, including senior roles centered on modernization, capability development, resourcing, and operational readiness. As the first Commanding General of Army Futures Command, he played a pivotal part in aligning the Army’s future capabilities with operational requirements and accelerating the transition from concept to fielded technologies.
In his newly appointed position, GEN Murray will help CPI maintain a tight connection between technology development and the needs of the warfighter — from usability and integration to deployment, scalability, and mission applicability.
“We are honored to welcome General Murray to CPI,” said Sharon Norwell, CEO of CPI. “His experience in Army modernization, operational requirements, and defense strategy will help ensure our solutions remain aligned with how U.S. defense customers evaluate, adopt, and deploy critical capabilities.”
Gen. Murray’s distinguished career is underscored by his groundbreaking role as the first Commanding General of U.S. Army Futures Command. His portfolio of experience further comprises of Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-8, and Commanding General of the 3rd Infantry Division during Operations Enduring Freedom and Resolute Support. Across these various responsibilities, he maneuvered at the intersection of strategy, requirements, resources, and operational execution.
For CPI, his appointment brings senior-level insight into how defense organizations move from identifying a capability need to fielding technology that performs in operative environments. As GEN Murray noted, “The soldier is always at the center. If it doesn’t make soldiers more lethal, more protected, or more connected, it’s not modernization.” With this perspective mirroring CPI’s core beliefs around mission impact, we are honored to unveil the organization’s
newfound collaboration with GEN Murray.