# Robert V. LaPenta: Co-founder of L-3 Communications (prede, L3Harris

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Robert V. LaPenta (born August 20, 1945, Yonkers, New York) is an American aerospace and defense executive who co-founded [L-3 Communications](/companies/l3harris) in 1997 alongside Frank C. Lanza, following a 24-year career at Loral Corporation where he served as Senior Vice President and CFO. As President, CFO, and board member of L-3, he guided the company from $500 million to $8 billion in annual revenue. He later founded L-1 Identity Solutions (2005), the world's largest biometric identity company, acquired by Safran Morpho for $1.6 billion in 2011. He is Founding General Partner of Aston Capital Partners and a graduate of Iona College.

- **Nationality:** American
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## Former / Previously (1)

- [L3Harris](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/l3harris.md) Co-founder of L-3 Communications (predecessor) (secondary-verified)

## Sources (3)

1. https://wetheitalians.com/news/columbus-citizens-foundation-names-robert-lapenta-as-grand-marshal-of-the-72nd-columbus-day-parade
2. https://www.l3harris.com/company/our-history
3. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jun-08-me-passings8.3-story.html


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