HII Announces New Vice President of Contracts at Newport News Shipbuilding

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) has promoted Matt Mulherin Jr. to vice president of contracts at Newport News Shipbuilding, effective January 3, 2022. He succeeds Christie Thomas, who has transitioned to corporate vice president of investor relations. Mulherin brings over 17 years of experience in business management and leadership, having held various positions since joining the company in 2004. Under his leadership, he is expected to oversee contracts, pricing, and compliance to support HII's mission in defense technologies.

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• Promotion of Matt Mulherin Jr. to vice president of contracts enhances leadership at Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Mulherin's extensive 17-year experience within the company may improve contract management and operational efficiency.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Jan. 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that Matt Mulherin Jr. has been promoted to vice president of contracts at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Mulherin assumed the new role on Monday, Jan. 3, succeeding Christie Thomas, who has been appointed corporate vice president, investor relations.

Mulherin will have overall responsibility for contracts, pricing, and export/import licensing and compliance for Newport News. He will report to Don Godwin, Newport News vice president of business management and chief financial officer.

“Matt, a second generation shipbuilder, brings more than 17 years of business management experience and leadership to this position,” said Jennifer Boykin, president of Newport News Shipbuilding. “I am confident Matt will continue to build upon Christie’s outstanding leadership of the contracts organization.”

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/matt-mulherin-jr.

Mulherin joined Newport News in 2004 and has held finance and business operations management positions for the entire product line at the division. He started as a financial analyst and served as business manager for the Block III Virginia-class submarine program. Mulherin also served in director-level business management positions for both submarine and aircraft carrier programs and most recently served as program director for Doris Miller (CVN 81) and future aircraft carriers.

Mulherin earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Tech and an MBA from The College of William and Mary.

HII is a global engineering and defense technologies provider. With a 135-year history of trusted partnerships in advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities ranging from the most powerful and resilient maritime platforms ever built, to unmanned systems and AI/ML analytics. HII leads the industry in mission-driven solutions that support and enable a connected, integrated full spectrum force. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII’s skilled workforce is 44,000 strong. For more information please visit:

• HII on the web: www.HII.com
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Contact:

Danny Hernandez
Danny.J.Hernandez@hii-co.com
(202) 580-9086

FAQ

Who has been promoted at Huntington Ingalls Industries on January 3, 2022?

Matt Mulherin Jr. was promoted to vice president of contracts at Huntington Ingalls Industries.

What role did Matt Mulherin Jr. succeed at HII?

He succeeded Christie Thomas as vice president of contracts at the Newport News Shipbuilding division.

What responsibilities does Matt Mulherin Jr. have in his new role at HII?

He is responsible for contracts, pricing, and export/import licensing and compliance.

What is the significance of Mulherin's promotion for HII?

Mulherin's promotion is expected to strengthen leadership and improve operational efficiency in contracts management.