Xeriant Inc. (XERI) Expands Leadership Role for Prominent Military Veteran to Drive Innovation
Xeriant closed 2025 by outlining a growing leadership role for Brig. Gen. Blaine D. Holt (ret.) as President of its Factor X innovation engine. An initial appointment marked the beginning of Holt’s formal involvement with Xeriant as its Senior Advisor in Aerospace and Defense, but subsequent developments highlighted an even broader role. Under Holt’s leadership, Factor X is positioned to emphasize disciplined innovation rather than purely speculative research. As emerging technologies increasingly intersect with national security, infrastructure resilience and advanced materials development, companies are placing greater emphasis on leadership that understands both innovation and real-world operational demands. Experience in defense,…