Why She Made the List
Her leadership of one of the world’s most significant defence manufacturers places her at the centre of the defence industrial base that underpins Western military capability.
Summary Bio
Phebe Novakovic is the Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics, one of the largest defence contractors in the United States and a key supplier of military systems to NATO allies.
Novakovic has led the company since 2013 and oversees programmes ranging from nuclear submarines and armoured vehicles to advanced communications systems used by military forces around the world.
Before entering the private sector she held senior roles within the US government, including positions at the Central Intelligence Agency and the Office of Management and Budget.