In-sight from November/December 2025

Lockheed Martin named Stuart Holliday senior vice president and chief public affairs officer, overseeing communications and government affairs strategies and activities. As CEO of Meridian International Center, Holliday led the institution advancing American diplomacy, economic competitiveness, and geopolitical resilience. He previously served as United States Ambassador for Special Political Affairs at the United Nations and as an officer in the U.S. Navy. Holliday has also held senior positions in the White House, the State Department, and the Texas Governor’s office. FOR MORE: https://www.lockheedmartin.com

HII named Eric Chewning executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, leading the company’s strategy around maritime and advanced technology development. Chewning’s expanded role advances HII’s years-long strategy to bolster U.S. maritime supremacy by strengthening shipbuilding and fielding new multi-domain warfighting capabilities. Since joining HII in January 2023, and with experience including leading industrial base policy for the U.S. Department of Defense, Chewning has spearheaded efforts to expand the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base through acquisition, expansion of domestic and international partnerships, and leveraging advanced technologies in support of the U.S. Navy’s future fleet. FOR MORE: https://hii.com

HII also promoted Roger Kelly to vice president of contracts and pricing at its Newport News Shipbuilding division. Kelly succeeds Matt Mulherin Jr., who has been appointed vice president of supply chain and strategic sourcing at NNS. Kelly will have overall responsibility for contracts, pricing, and export/import licensing and compliance for NNS. He’ll report to Don Godwin, NNS vice president of business management and chief financial officer. Starting his career with the company in 1999 as a nuclear engineer, Kelly supported the Virginia-class submarine program. Most recently he served as director of contracts and pricing, overseeing all new construction contracts at the shipyard. FOR MORE: hii.com/what-we-do/divisions/newport-news-shipbuilding/

Solar Atmospheres of California welcomed Eric Cavenee to their Western Region Outside Sales team, supporting customers across the western United States with thermal processing solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, additive manufacturing, nuclear, and power generation metal components – specializing in advanced vacuum furnace technology. Cavenee brings more than 15 years of experience in metals distribution, with a strong focus on aerospace and high-performance alloys. FOR MORE: https://solaratm.com 2026 SHOT Show Supplier Showcase Booth #52403

Hanwha Group, provider of defense, shipbuilding, and energy solutions, appointed Alex Wong as global chief strategy officer (CSO) to lead the company’s strategic initiatives in international markets. Wong will spearhead Hanwha’s efforts to deepen partnerships, build defense capabilities, and accelerate reindustrialization in key markets, particularly in the United States and Europe. Wong most recently served in the White House as Principal Deputy U.S. National Security Advisor, coordinating policy across the full range of defense, international relations, and intelligence issues. FOR MORE: https://www.hanwha.com

Lyndex-Nikken, manufacturer and provider of high-performance machine tool accessories and machine tending solutions, appointed Michael Ricketts as product manager - automation and Dwayne Perkins as service manager - rotary tables.

With more than 25 years of experience in industrial automation, Ricketts brings deep expertise in linear systems, automation distribution, and capital projects. His career has spanned multiple industries including automotive, aerospace, commercial trailer manufacturing, and metal fabrication.

Perkins joins the company with extensive global experience in CNC equipment, having installed, serviced, and trained teams on Swiss screw machines, vertical and horizontal mills, and grinders. His career spans automotive, medical, and aerospace manufacturing. FOR MORE: https://www.lyndexnikken.com