Defense technology
10 General Dynamics executives
These ten current and former General Dynamics executives have held president, chief financial officer, chief information officer and senior vice president roles across General Dynamics business units. A reader can learn how these leaders run business units and finance functions inside a large defense company.
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01—10Alison Harbrecht
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · General Dynamics Information Technology
Chief Financial Officer of General Dynamics Information Technology since 2018; the profile headline reads VP Finance and CFO at General Dynamics Information Technology. Former Staff VP, Investor Relations at General Dynamics (2017–2018), Controller at General Dynamics Mission Systems in two entries (2010–2014 and 2015–2017) and Manager, Financial Reporting at General Dynamics (2003–2010).
Amy Gilliland
LinkedInExperience: President · General Dynamics Information Technology
President of General Dynamics Information Technology since 2017, based in Falls Church, Virginia. Former Senior Vice President Operations at General Dynamics Information Technology (2017), and at General Dynamics Senior Vice President, Human Resources Administration (2014–2017), Staff Vice President, Strategic Planning (2013–2014) and Staff Vice President, Investor Relations (2008–2013).
Chris Brady
LinkedInExperience: President · General Dynamics Mission Systems
President of General Dynamics Mission Systems since 2018, a role the profile places in Fairfax County, Virginia. Former Vice President Of Engineering (2013–2018) and Vice President, Assured Communications (2001–2012) at General Dynamics Mission Systems, and Director at Motorola Solutions (1993–2001).
Chris Haynes, PMP
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President General Manager (SVP GM) · General Dynamics
Senior Vice President General Manager (SVP GM) at General Dynamics since 2024; the profile headline gives the role as SVP/GM, Missile Subsystems at General Dynamics OTS. Former Vice President General Manager (VP GM), Missile Subsystems at General Dynamics (2024), and Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development at Northrop Grumman (2021–2024).
Jeff Johnston
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer, Vice-President - Finance · General Dynamics Land Systems
Chief Financial Officer, Vice-President - Finance at General Dynamics Land Systems since 2023. Former Director of Finance - U.S. Market at General Dynamics Land Systems (2019–2023), Chief Financial Officer - European Land Systems at General Dynamics European Land Systems (2016–2019) and Director Program Finance at General Dynamics Mission Systems (2003–2015).
Kevin Fahey
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President and General Manager munitions systems · General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
Senior Vice President and General Manager munitions systems at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems since 2024, and Senior VP GM Precision Munitions there from 2022 to 2024. The profile also lists President and Chief Operating Officer at Cypress International, Inc. (2021–2022) and ASD acquisition at OSD (2018–2021).
Kristie Grinnell
LinkedInExperience: Global CIO & Chief Supply Chain Officer, VP · General Dynamics Information Technology
Global CIO & Chief Supply Chain Officer, VP at General Dynamics Information Technology since 2019, a role the source tags at Executive level. The profile also lists Vice President , Chief Information Officer at General Dynamics Information Technology from 2015 with no end date, and a highlight cites a news item on the promotion to Global CIO and Chief Supply Chain Officer.
Mark Rayha
LinkedInExperience: President · General Dynamics Electric Boat
President of General Dynamics Electric Boat since December 2024. The profile also lists VP Finance & CFO at General Dynamics Electric Boat (2021–2025), VP & CFO at General Dynamics Mission Systems (2015–2020) and Staff Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis at General Dynamics (2011–2014).
Patrick Brady
LinkedInExperience: President and Chief Operating Officer · Progeny Systems-A General Dynamics Mission Systems Business
Former President and Chief Operating Officer at Progeny Systems-A General Dynamics Mission Systems Business (2014–2023), a role the profile places in Washington, D.C.; a highlight describes Patrick Brady as President and Chief Operating Officer of Progeny Systems Corporation. The profile also lists Rear Admiral US Navy (Retired) at the US Navy, ending in 2014.
Randy DeCoutere
LinkedInExperience: SVP & CFO · General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
SVP & CFO at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems since 2024. Former Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (2019–2024) and Director of Finance (2013–2019) at General Dynamics Land Systems, and Senior Director of Finance at General Dynamics European Land Systems (2012–2013).
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