The board of directors has elected Danny Deep, currently serving as president, to succeed Phebe N. Novakovic as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Upon the transition, Novakovic will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the board. Deep joins from within the company, having served as president since December 2025 and previously holding roles including executive vice president of Global Operations and president of General Dynamics Land Systems. The leadership change marks the end of Novakovic's tenure as CEO, which began in 2013. General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapon systems and munitions; and technology products and services.
