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Christopher D. Kastner

President and CEO at HUNTINGTON INGALLS INDUSTRIES
Since March 1, 2022
Age
61 years
Education
Holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University.
Tenure
Joined HII in 03-2011 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Ingalls Shipbuilding segment, then progressed through roles including Corporate Vice President, Executive Vice President (CFO and COO) before being promoted to President and CEO on 03-01-2022.

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Brian D. Blanchette
EVP and President, Ingalls Shipbuilding
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Brooke A. Hart
EVP, Communications
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Chad N. Boudreaux
EVP and Chief Legal Officer

About

Christopher D. Kastner is a seasoned leader in the aerospace and defense industry, renowned for his expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and operations leadership.

After beginning his journey in a predecessor company, he joined HII in March 2011 and rapidly assumed pivotal roles, demonstrating a talent for driving growth and operational excellence.

His progressive career saw him steering business strategy and corporate development as Corporate Vice President, excelling as Executive Vice President in roles such as CFO and COO, and ultimately earning the responsibility of President and CEO in March 2022.

Beyond his accomplishments within HII, his active participation on various boards and civic organizations underscores a deep commitment to corporate governance and community service.

$HII Performance Under Christopher D. Kastner

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Huntington Ingalls IndustriesExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating OfficerFeb 2021 – Feb 2022Oversaw operations across three business segments
Huntington Ingalls IndustriesExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerMar 2016 – Feb 2021Directed business strategy, investor relations, treasury, and financial reporting functions
Huntington Ingalls IndustriesCorporate Vice President and General Manager, Corporate DevelopmentAug 2012 – Mar 2016Led strategy, development activities, and integration of strategic planning efforts
Ingalls Shipbuilding (HII)Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerMar 2011 – Aug 2012Managed financial operations for Ingalls Shipbuilding
Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Gulf CoastVice President, Business Management and Chief Financial Officer2008 – 2011Oversaw business management and financial operations for the Gulf Coast division
Northrop Grumman Ship SystemsVice President, Contracts and Risk Management2006 – 2008Managed contracts and risk management functions
Northrop GrummanCorporate Director of Strategic TransactionsN/AFocused on strategic transactions prior to joining HII

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
WHROBoard of DirectorsCurrentOnly public broadcasting station in the US owned by a collaboration of 19 local public school districts
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolBoard of TrusteesCurrent
New York Life Insurance Co.Board of DirectorsCurrent
Aerospace Industries AssociationMemberCurrent
Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics and ConductVice ChairCurrent
Business RoundtableBoard of Directors & Chair of Education and Workforce CommitteeCurrent

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2023
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Salary$1,200,000 AnnualAnnual base salary
Qualified Plans Company Match$13,200 AnnualFixed company match
Non-Qualified Plans Company Match$107,021 AnnualFixed company match
Health and Welfare Contributions$11,432 AnnualHealth & welfare contributions
Executive Physical$0 AnnualNot utilized
Financial Planning$12,397 AnnualFinancial planning services
Personal Liability Insurance$16,367 AnnualPersonal liability coverage

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2023

Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

MetricThreshold/Goal (0%/100%/200%)Performance ResultPoints EarnedWeightingFinal AIP PointsAdditional Details
Operating Margin5.51% / 6.66% / 7.56% 7.31% 172 45% 78 N/A
Operating Cash Flow$879M / $1,079M / $1,166M $1,288M 200 45% 90 N/A
Strategic Leadership0 / 100 / 200 174 174 10% 17 N/A
Total AIP ScoreN/A185 N/AN/AN/AOverall performance compensation score

Bonus Payment Values:

  • Threshold: $0
  • Target: $1,620,000
  • Maximum: $3,240,000

Evaluation Details:

  • Evaluation Period: 2023 annual performance
  • Calculation: Base Salary x Target % = Target Bonus; final payout adjusted by performance metrics

Long-Term Incentive (RPSR)

MetricThresholdTargetMaximumGrant DateGrant Date Fair ValueVesting Schedule / ConditionsAdditional Details
RPSR Award0 shares 26,951 shares 53,902 shares February 28, 2023 $5,799,855 Three-year performance period (2023-2025); vesting subject to performance metrics and continued employment Dividend Equivalent Units accrue only if underlying shares vest