Gerritt Vander Linden

Gerritt Vander Linden serves as Senior Director of Partnerships & Global Initiatives at 47G, Utah's premier aerospace and defense ecosystem. In this role, he oversees a network of 50+ member organizations spanning industry, government, academia, and the private sector — and leads 47G's international business development efforts, including delegations to Ukraine, Taiwan, Romania, and Israel.

Before joining 47G, Gerritt contributed to Utah's aerospace and defense growth at the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah), where he focused on expanding the state's A&D sector. He holds dual degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Utah and and an MBA, also at the University of Utah.