HII Names Chris Helton as Vice President of Infrastructure and Sustainability at Newport News Shipbuilding

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HII (NYSE:HII) has appointed Chris Helton as vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at its Newport News Shipbuilding division, effective Aug. 31. Helton will oversee infrastructure modernization, facilities, environmental health and safety, and security, reporting to Karey Malyszko, NNS vice president of quality, process excellence and plant operations.

Helton brings 35 years of shipbuilding experience from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, where he held roles in engineering, facilities, maintenance and planning, contributed to post-Hurricane Katrina recovery, and most recently served as director of post-launch electrical operations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology and an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Market Context

HII's recent news record includes a 4.04% 24-hour reaction, while peer DRS was up 2.2336386144161224...

Analysis

HII's recent news record includes a 4.04% 24-hour reaction, while peer DRS was up 2.2336386144161224% in the momentum scan. Against this leadership change, the platform record adds mixed comparators; recent insider data showed Net Selling.

Key Figures

Shipbuilding experience: 35 years Hurricane Katrina recovery: 2005 Role start date: Aug. 31

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Shipbuilding experience 35 years Chris Helton's shipbuilding career

Hurricane Katrina recovery 2005 Helton's recovery work at Ingalls Shipbuilding

Role start date Aug. 31 Helton begins his Newport News Shipbuilding role

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jul 27 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Jul 27	Shipbuilding expansion	Positive	+4.0%	Expanded distributed shipbuilding to the Navy's amphibious transport dock program.
Jul 27	Defense partnership engagement	Positive	+4.0%	Highlighted AUKUS support and increased production at Charleston Operations.
Jul 21	Leadership change	Neutral	-0.5%	Appointed Michael DeBernardis as vice president and chief counsel.
Jul 15	Shipbuilding milestone	Positive	-0.8%	Erected first grand blocks built by distributed shipbuilding partners.
Jul 14	Leadership change	Neutral	-1.7%	Added a vice president to lead the Nuclear and Environmental team.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

HII's recent news reactions were mixed, with positive operational announcements sometimes aligning with gains and leadership announcements followed by declines.

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that Chris Helton has been appointed vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at its Newport News Shipbuilding division.

In his new role, Helton will oversee infrastructure modernization improvements at the shipyard, as well as facilities, environmental health and safety, and security at NNS. He will report to Karey Malyszko, NNS vice president of quality, process excellence and plant operations.

“Chris’ extensive educational background, strategic leadership and diverse shipbuilding experience will be critical to our success in making responsible investments that further power our drive to meet our commitments,” Malyszko said.

A 35-year shipbuilder, Helton joins NNS from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division, where he held positions of increasing responsibility across engineering, facilities, maintenance and planning. He played a critical role in Ingalls’ recovery from Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and he most recently served as director of post-launch electrical operations.

Helton earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi. He begins his new role at NNS Aug. 31.

A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://hii.com/news/hii-names-chris-helton-as-vice-president-of-infrastructure-and-sustainability-at-newport-news-shipbuilding/.

About HII

HII is America’s largest shipbuilder, delivering the world’s most powerful ships and all-domain mission technologies, including unmanned systems, to U.S. and allied defense customers. HII is the largest producer of unmanned underwater vehicles for the U.S. Navy and the world.

With a more than 140-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII builds and integrates defense capabilities extending from the core fleet to C6ISR, AI/ML, EW and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII’s workforce is 45,000 strong. For more information, visit:

• HII on the web: https://www.HII.com/
• HII on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamHII
• HII on X: https://www.twitter.com/WeAreHII
• HII on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WeAreHII
• HII on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearehii
  

Contact:

Todd Corillo
Todd.T.Corillo@HII-co.com
(757) 688-3220

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/473d905e-5297-46e3-ab40-f5b094b8fbe1

FAQ

Who is Chris Helton and what is his new role at HII (NYSE:HII)?

Chris Helton is a 35-year shipbuilder appointed vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at Newport News Shipbuilding. According to HII, he will oversee infrastructure modernization, facilities, environmental health and safety, and security at the NNS shipyard.

When does Chris Helton begin his role as vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at Newport News Shipbuilding?

Chris Helton begins his new role at Newport News Shipbuilding on Aug. 31. According to HII, he will immediately be responsible for infrastructure modernization efforts and oversight of facilities, environmental health and safety, and security at the shipyard.

What experience does Chris Helton bring to HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division?

Chris Helton brings 35 years of shipbuilding experience from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. According to HII, he held roles across engineering, facilities, maintenance and planning, helped Ingalls recover after Hurricane Katrina, and recently led post-launch electrical operations.

To whom will HII’s new vice president of infrastructure and sustainability report at Newport News Shipbuilding?

The new vice president, Chris Helton, will report to Karey Malyszko at Newport News Shipbuilding. According to HII, Malyszko serves as NNS vice president of quality, process excellence and plant operations, overseeing these key operational functions.

What are the main responsibilities of the vice president of infrastructure and sustainability at Newport News Shipbuilding?

The role oversees infrastructure modernization improvements, facilities, environmental health and safety, and security at the shipyard. According to HII, Chris Helton will lead these areas to support responsible investments and operational commitments at Newport News Shipbuilding.

What is Chris Helton’s educational background for his new leadership role at HII (NYSE:HII)?

Chris Helton holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology and an MBA. According to HII, both degrees are from the University of Southern Mississippi, supporting his strategic leadership in infrastructure, facilities, and sustainability at Newport News Shipbuilding.