Christopher M. Chadwick

Global CEO and senior executive with 30+ years of experience in the aviation industry, and a record of confident leadership, sound judgment, creativity and commitment to achieving excellence. Deep expertise in defense, government, space, intelligence and security customers globally. Strengths include uncompromising personal integrity; the ability to create and successfully implement cultural changes and global strategies for profitable growth, and to foster inclusiveness and a collaborative spirit.

Chris served as Executive Vice President, President and CEO at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) from 2013 – 2016 where he was responsible for profit and loss and leading all aspects of the business, innovation and growth.

Prior to his time at Boeing Defense, Space & Security, from 2008 – 2013, Chris was President at Boeing Military Aircraft, and Vice President and General Manager at Global Strike Systems. He was responsible for profit & loss and leading all aspects of the business comprised of four major operating divisions and an advanced product division, with approximately 24,000 employees worldwide.

Before joining Boeing Military Aircraft, Chris was Vice President and General Manager for Global Strike Systems where he was responsible for profit & loss and leading the company’s tactical fighter programs, weapons programs, training aircraft, unmanned aircraft, and advanced products.

Chris received his MBA from Maryville University and his BS in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University.