HII?s Mission Technologies division has hired Ahmed Ayad to serve as chief growth officer. Reporting to Andy Green, HII executive vice president and president of HII?s Mission Technologies division, Ayad is responsible for shaping and implementing the division?s growth strategy and driving compelling solutions to its customers? most complex national security challenges.

Ayad recently supported ManTech, where he served as vice president and growth lead for the defense sector since 2019. He previously supported other organizations across the industry in strategic capture and senior growth roles. Ayad earned a master?s degree in structural engineering at Baghdad University and a master?s degree in international economic development from Southern New Hampshire University.