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GD SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:42 UTC
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Phebe N. Novakovic
Current
Dec 2012 — Present
(13y 9mo)
Phebe N. Novakovic was appointed chairman and chief executive officer of General Dynamics Corporation, succeeding Jay L. Johnson upon his retirement.
1 source filing — click to expand
Jay L. Johnson
Jul 2009 — Dec 2012
(3y 5mo)
Jay L. Johnson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics, effective July 1, 2009, succeeding Nicholas D. Chabraja.
planned retirement
4 source filings — click to expand
Nicholas D. Chabraja
Since at least Mar 2005 — Jun 2009
(4y 3mo)
planned retirement, consistent with his employment agreement
2 source filings — click to expand