Todd Borkey has been promoted to executive vice president and chief technology officer at Huntington Ingalls, effective immediately and reporting directly to President and CEO Chris Kastner.
“Todd has demonstrated true leadership in developing synergies between HII’s technologies and platforms, enhancing speed-to-mission for our customers and supporting our growth,” Kastner said. “This new role expands HII’s opportunities for impact on behalf of our customers, employees and shareholders alike.”
The move comes during a time of technological advancement for HII and expands the scope of responsibilities for Borkey, who has served as CTO of HII’s Mission Technologies division since 2021.
In his new role, Borkey will oversee the company’s technology strategy, including research and development, to enhance HII’s existing products and services and to develop new capabilities to drive market growth.
“HII is a leader at transitioning new technology into the Defense Department mission,” Borkey said.
“We are ready to support the coming decade with market leading positions in live, virtual, constructive simulation and training; artificial intelligence and machine learning; big data, C5ISR; cyber and electronic warfare; autonomy; and nuclear services. These technologies will change the speed of warfare and we are working hard to ensure that our military holds the advantage with them.”
Prior to joining HII, Borkey was CTO at Alion Science and Technology, Thales Defense and Security and DRS Defense Solutions.