Christopher D. Kastner

Also Known As Chris Kastner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science - University of California

MBA - Pepperdine University

Overview

Christopher D. Kastner is the President, Director and CEO of Huntington Ingalls Industries [HII].   

Kastner was named to the position in March 2022. He previously served as HII’s chief operating officer where he oversaw HII’s three operating divisions and worked closely with the division presidents to drive execution on HII’s historic backlog. Prior to that, he was HII’s executive vice president and chief financial officer since March 2016. 

As CFO, Kastner’s responsibilities included directing HII Corporate Strategy and processes in support of business growth and profitability goals. In the position, he oversaw corporate business management functions, including investor relations, treasury, internal audit, contracts, accounting, financial reporting, planning and analysis, rates and budgets, and mergers and acquisition. He also provided oversight for segment business management, contracts, and estimating and pricing.

Prior to joining HII’s corporate senior executive team, Kastner was vice president and CFO for HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, as vice president, business management, and CFO for Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding-Gulf Coast, and as vice president, contracts and risk management, for Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. He has served as HII’s corporate vice president and general manager, corporate development, and was responsible for strategy and development activities, including the development and integration of strategic planning efforts as well as the analysis and entrance into new adjacent markets.

Early Life

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Career

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. - President, CEO and Director

Other Activites

Kastner has philanthropic or governance involvement: he is a trustee emeritus of the Eastern Virginia Medical School Foundation. He is also a member or vice chair in ethics and industry associations such as the Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics & Conduct.

Recognition

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