Erol Munir is a multilingual strategic leader with extensive experience in international relations,
defense diplomacy, and national security strategy. A first generation American, he is fluent in
French, Russian, and Turkish. Throughout his career, he has built partnerships across cultures,
advised senior leaders on geopolitical dynamics, and advanced U.S. national security objectives.
Erol currently serves as Director for International and Army programs at Vannevar, a U.S.
defense technology company developing software for national security missions. In his role, he
oversees all aspects of international growth, all engagement with the United States Army, and
manages teams across the globe.
From 2005 to 2025, he served as an officer in the United States Army. His service included
assignments in Qatar, Japan, South Korea, Ukraine, Albania, Germany and the country of
Georgia. For the first half of his career, he specialized in missile warning/defense and space
operations. For the second half of his career, he specialized in public policy, international
relations, and foreign military sales. He was relied upon to provide strategic level insights to
multiple senior leaders including Ambassadors, Foreign Ministers of Defense, the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe.
Erol holds a Master’s in Policy Management from Georgetown University’s McCourt School of
Public Policy and a Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
University. He maintains a Top Secret / SCI clearance and is recognized for his collaborative
leadership, cross-cultural expertise, and dedication to advancing U.S. and allied security interests
worldwide.
Erol is married with two kids and is active in his community where he volunteers on multiple
boards and as a youth sports coach. His personal interests include travel, reading, writing,
outdoor activities, and watching sports.