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    Christopher D. Kastner

    President and CEO at Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc
    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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    Chad N. Boudreaux
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    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