Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces New Chief Information Officer For Its Technical Solutions Division

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) appointed Chris Soong as the chief information officer for its Technical Solutions division, effective immediately. Soong will oversee all aspects of IT to align with the division's strategic goals and enhance cybersecurity measures. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies and a prior CIO role at Alion Science and Technology. This appointment aims to strengthen HII's technological capabilities as it pursues new business opportunities, supporting the mission of national security.

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• Appointment of Chris Soong as CIO enhances leadership in IT and cybersecurity.
• Soong's background includes over 25 years of experience, beneficial for HII's growth.
• Focus on aligning IT priorities with strategic objectives to strengthen operations.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) announced today that Chris Soong has been named as chief information officer for its Technical Solutions division. He will report to Bharat Amin, HII’s executive vice president and chief information officer, and also will have reporting responsibilities to Andy Green, HII’s executive vice president and president of Technical Solutions.

Soong will be responsible for all aspects of information technology to enable Technical Solutions to establish IT priorities and meet strategic objectives. He will guide the division’s day-to-day leadership of all information systems, while ensuring the appropriate alignment with enterprise cybersecurity and IT goals.

“I am very pleased to have Chris join our team,” Amin said. “Our HII cybersecurity and IT mission is to protect, strengthen and enable our business to shape our nation’s freedom. Chris’ extensive experience and leadership will strengthen our team, and ensure our technology and cybersecurity practices remain strong and continue to mature as we focus on growth and new business opportunities.”

A photo accompanying this release is available at: https://newsroom.huntingtoningalls.com/file/christopher-soong.

Soong joined HII with the acquisition of Alion Science and Technology, where he served as CIO and senior vice president overseeing all aspects of the Corporate Information Technology group. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the IT industry and has held leadership positions at several Fortune 500 companies, including Booz Allen Hamilton and Sprint. Soong holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Virginia Tech. He has a leadership certificate from the University of Maryland and participated in the CIO Institute at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Sloan School of Management. Soong was named the Corporate Category winner of the 2020 Capital CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards and was recognized as “One to Watch” by CIO Magazine and “Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business” by the Asian American Business Development Center. 

Huntington Ingalls Industries is America’s largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry. For more than a century, HII’s Newport News and Ingalls shipbuilding divisions in Virginia and Mississippi have built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder. HII’s Technical Solutions division supports national security missions around the globe with unmanned systems, defense and federal solutions, and nuclear and environmental services. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, HII employs about 44,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
• HII on Facebook: www.facebook.com/HuntingtonIngallsIndustries
• HII on Twitter: twitter.com/hiindustries
• HII on YouTube: www.youtube.com/huntingtoningalls
• HII on Instagram: www.instagram.com/huntingtoningalls
  

Contact:

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FAQ

What is the significance of Chris Soong's appointment at HII?

Chris Soong's appointment as CIO is significant as it aims to enhance HII's IT leadership and strengthen cybersecurity measures, aligning with strategic objectives.

What prior experience does Chris Soong bring to HII?

Chris Soong brings over 25 years of IT experience, having served as CIO at Alion Science and Technology and held leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies.

How does HII's Technical Solutions division plan to grow under Chris Soong?

Under Chris Soong, the Technical Solutions division plans to strengthen IT capabilities and cybersecurity practices to support new business opportunities and national security missions.

When was Chris Soong appointed CIO of HII's Technical Solutions division?

Chris Soong was appointed as CIO of HII's Technical Solutions division on August 30, 2021.

What are HII's core missions and services?

HII is focused on military shipbuilding and provides professional services supporting national security missions, including unmanned systems and environmental services.