Christopher D. Kastner is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Huntington Ingalls Industries, appointed to this role in March 2022. With a background that spans more than two decades in finance and operations, Kastner previously served as the Executive...
Christopher D. Kastner is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Huntington Ingalls Industries, appointed to this role in March 2022. With a background that spans more than two decades in finance and operations, Kastner previously served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, where he managed key operations across the company's segments. Before that, he was the Chief Financial Officer, driving the company's financial strategy while overseeing investor relations and business management. Kastner's career at Huntington Ingalls began in 2011 and has included various high-level positions. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an MBA from Pepperdine University. His experience is not just in finance; he also held roles at Northrop Grumman, where he was deeply involved in corporate development and strategy. Beyond his corporate achievements, he is active on the board of WHRO and involved with Eastern Virginia Medical School. His keen insights into both business operations and strategic planning have been crucial for HII, a leader in the defense and shipbuilding industry. Kastner's leadership reflects a focus on aligning company goals with performance metrics, helping the company navigate a historic backlog while achieving growth.