Former HII CEO Mike Petters Joins Board of Directors
Globe Newswire•20/10/2026•06:30 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Mike Petters elected to HII’s board after serving as CEO and president until 2022
- ➤Petters led HII’s spin-off from Northrop Grumman in 2011
- ➤HII says Petters will provide shipbuilding expertise as it expands U.S. Navy capacity
Expert Statements
Chris Kastner, CEO and President of HII
“Mike brings deep shipbuilding expertise to the Board, and a unique familiarity with the history, mission, and evolution of HII.”
Chris Kastner, CEO and President of HII
“Mike’s shipbuilding background and strategic guidance are extremely valuable, and I look forward to welcoming him back to our Board of Directors.”
Kirkland Donald, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HII
“There are few people with as much experience in shipbuilding as Mike Petters.”
Kirkland Donald, Chairman of the Board of Directors of HII
“We are proud to be able to continue to leverage his expertise as HII ramps the nation’s capacity to deliver for the U.S. Navy.”
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that former HII CEO and President Mike Petters was elected to the company’s board of directors.
“Mike brings deep shipbuilding expertise to the Board, and a unique familiarity with the history, mission, and evolution of HII,” said HII CEO and President Chris Kastner. “Mike’s shipbuilding background and strategic guidance are extremely valuable, and I look forward to welcoming him back to our Board of Directors.”
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