General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) to appoint Dana Maisano controller after Moss retires
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General Dynamics Corporation announced a planned leadership transition in its finance organization. On December 3, 2025, William A. Moss informed the company of his intent to retire from his role as vice president and controller, effective March 31, 2026. The controller is the senior executive responsible for the company’s accounting and financial reporting.
Dana O. Maisano, currently Staff Vice President, Controller and Financial Planning and Analysis at the General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. subsidiary, will become controller of General Dynamics effective April 1, 2026. Maisano, age 44, has been with the company for more than 20 years and has held multiple finance positions, including her current role at GDIT since 2018.
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| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On December 3, 2025, William A. Moss informed General Dynamics Corporation (the “company”) of his intent to retire from his position as vice president and controller of the company, effective March 31, 2026. Dana O. Maisano, currently Staff Vice President, Controller and Financial Planning and Analysis of the company’s General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. (“GDIT”) subsidiary, will succeed Mr. Moss as controller of the company, effective April 1, 2026.
Maisano, 44, has been with the company for more than 20 years. She has served in various finance roles throughout her tenure, including in her current position at GDIT since 2018.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| By: | /s/ Gregory S. Gallopoulos | |
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Dated: December 5, 2025
