Alex Krutz is the Managing Director of Patriot Industrial Partners, an industrial advisory firm founded in 2020 that helps leaders strengthen performance across industrial policy, planning, and production— from strategic planning and value creation to performance improvement and supply chain optimization. Known across the industry as the “Factory Doctor,” Alex has a reputation for rapidly improving business strategy, quality, delivery and financial performance.

During 2025, Alex stepped away from his business to serve as a Presidential Appointee in the role of Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Department of Commerce. He led the Office of Manufacturing Industries, the U.S. Government’s leading advocate for advancing the competitive position of U.S. manufacturing industries in the global marketplace. In this role, he led a team of 65 trade specialists. His focus was industry engagement & analysis, supported bi-lateral trade agreements, supported Section 232 investigations, and advanced National Economic Security workstreams. His team was instrumental in supporting the Trump Administration’s trade and economic agenda under the America First Trade Policy and Executive Orders to bolster foreign direct investment and supply chain resilience for critical and emerging technologies.

Prior to his government role, Alex had 20+ years of leadership across diverse industries as a U.S. Army veteran and former leader at companies including Pratt & Whitney and GKN Aerospace, and trusted advisor to airframe OEMs, supply chain leaders, and private equity. He has led and participated in 250+ engagements across North America, Europe, South Africa, and Southeast Asia, spanning engines, structures, and large complex assemblies. Before starting Patriot Industrial Partners, Alex worked for United Technologies, GKN Aerospace and various aerospace & defense businesses in roles of general management, operations, supply chain and program management. His experience spans across engines, APUs, structures, composites and large complex assemblies.

Alex has been a contributing columnist whose insights appear in the Washington Times, Forbes, Aviation Week, and FlightGlobal, and he has been quoted by The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and Bloomberg. He is also a frequent speaker for investment audiences at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan, UBS, and Morgan Stanley, and has served previously as a board member.

Alex has a Master’s in Business Administration from San Diego State University and a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Kansas. Alex is a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served overseas as an Army Officer and front-line leader. He holds an active Top Secret (TS-SCI) Security Clearance.