General Dynamics names Danny Deep as CEO, effective January 2027

General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) announced that its board of directors has elected Danny Deep, currently president of the company, as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2027.

Deep will succeed Phebe Novakovic, who has served as CEO since 2013. Novakovic will transition to the role of executive chairman.

Deep has been with General Dynamics for 25 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility. Before becoming president in 2025, he served as executive vice president of Global Operations, executive vice president of Combat Systems, and president of Land Systems.

"Danny is a highly skilled executive with rich operating experience. It has been a pleasure working closely with him and I am certain he will be an outstanding CEO," Novakovic said.

Laura J. Schumacher, independent lead director, acknowledged the leadership transition on behalf of the board. "We thank Phebe for her outstanding leadership and lasting contributions to General Dynamics," Schumacher said.

General Dynamics is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and employs more than 120,000 people worldwide. The company reported $52.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

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