George Whittier is Chief Executive Officer of Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), where he leads the company’s continued expansion as a trusted provider of mission-critical maritime defense capabilities supporting the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and allied fleets worldwide. A highly respected leader across the defense industrial base, George has twice guided Fairbanks Morse Defense through periods of significant growth and transformation. During his previous tenure as CEO, he led the company’s evolution from a premier naval engine supplier into a diversified defense contractor delivering a broad portfolio of technologies, services, and aftermarket capabilities essential to fleet readiness and sustainment. Today, he is focused on scaling FMD’s impact across maritime platforms around the world while strengthening partnerships throughout the naval supply chain and beyond. George’s history with the organization spans more than three decades and began during his time with Coltec Industries, which operated Fairbanks Morse prior to its acquisition by EnPro Industries. Over 17 years, he held progressively senior leadership roles culminating in his appointment as President of Fairbanks Morse. He... Read More