Jim Thompson

Jim Thompson serves as President and Chief Growth Officer at Knexus, where he drives the company’s expansion across the US Government market. Bringing 25 years of experience supporting the Department of Defense and various federal civilian agencies, Jim specializes in aligning mission needs with innovative, technology-driven solutions to address complex challenges.

Prior to Knexus, Jim co-founded 202 Group, helping guide its growth from inception to its acquisition by BlueVoyant. In this role, he supported the Navy and Air Force with advanced supply chain risk management solutions. Earlier, Jim spent nearly a decade in strategy consulting at Avascent (now Oliver Wyman), leading diverse engagements for major federal contractors and systems integrators.

Jim began his career as an Acquisition Manager in the U.S. Air Force, leading project teams supporting multi-billion-dollar space and command-and-control systems. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and a BS in Management from the U.S. Air Force Academy.