Leadership Team

Sonny Luchesse
Chief Operating Officer
Augustus Global Defense

Sonny Luchesse has over 30 years of experience as a National Intelligence Officer and Operator within the Special Operations Community.  He served with distinction in numerous leadership positions in the U.S. Government as a Senior Intelligence Officer and Operator within Special Missions Units.  His distinguished career involved engagement in sensitive Counterterrorism and Strategic Intelligence Operations in over 30 countries.  Sonny oversaw multi-national programs and operations in the Global War on Terror and advised U.S. Policy makers on National Security strategies.

During his service as a Senior Intelligence Officer, Mr. Luchesse managed high-profile National Security operations globally, supporting various US Intelligence (USI) Agencies’ counterterrorism and intelligence initiatives. As an Operator within the Special Operations community and Special Missions Units, Sonny managed and conducted numerous highly sensitive operations targeting terrorist organizations in support of the Global War on Terror.

Serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Augustus Global Defense, Sonny oversees daily operations company-wide, managing annual operating budgets and funding, supporting global defense programs and strategic partnerships in technical development and operational engagements.