Photo Release — Huntington Ingalls Industries Announces New Vice President of Program Management at Ingalls Shipbuilding

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Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) has announced the promotion of George Nungesser to vice president of program management, effective April 1. Nungesser will oversee profit and loss for program execution and act as the main liaison to the Navy and Coast Guard. He has been with Ingalls since 1988 and has managed the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program since 2007, successfully delivering eight destroyers to the Navy. The company is a leader in military shipbuilding, employing over 42,000 people across its divisions.

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• George Nungesser's promotion may enhance leadership stability and performance in program management.
• Nungesser's experience could boost the efficiency of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program.

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PASCAGOULA, Miss., March 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today that George Nungesser has been promoted to vice president of program management, effective April 1.

Nungesser will have profit and loss responsibility for all elements of program execution, and will serve as the principal liaison to the Navy and Coast Guard for all platforms in the Ingalls portfolio. He currently serves as program manager for Ingalls’ Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) destroyer program.

“As a second-generation shipbuilder, George brings decades of shipbuilding experience to this role,” said Kari Wilkinson, who is currently serving as vice president, program management, until she assumes the role of Ingalls Shipbuilding president on April 1. “I look forward to working closely with George as we continue to focus on the enablers that support delivering world-class ships that protect and defend our nation.”

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

Nungesser has served as DDG 51 program manager since 2007. Under his leadership, Ingalls has delivered eight destroyers to the Navy and returned two overhauled ships to the fleet. Previously, he served as director of planning yard services at Ingalls. Nungesser began his career at Ingalls in 1988 as an industrial engineer and holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and an MBA from The University of Southern Mississippi.

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 more than 42,000 people operating both domestically and internationally. For more information, please visit www.huntingtoningalls.com.

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FAQ

What are George Nungesser’s new responsibilities at HII?

George Nungesser will oversee profit and loss for all program executions and serve as the main liaison to the Navy and Coast Guard.

When does George Nungesser take over as vice president of program management at HII?

George Nungesser's promotion to vice president of program management is effective on April 1.

What is George Nungesser's background at HII?

Nungesser has been with HII since 1988, serving as program manager for the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer program since 2007.

How many destroyers has HII delivered to the Navy under Nungesser’s leadership?

HII has delivered eight Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to the Navy under George Nungesser's management.

What role does Huntington Ingalls Industries play in military shipbuilding?

Huntington Ingalls Industries is the largest military shipbuilding company in the U.S., providing professional services in shipbuilding and national security.