HII’s Mission Technologies division names new VP

Huntington Ingalls Industries has named Henry Choi as its new vice president of business development for cyber, electronic warfare and space for its McLean-based Mission Technologies division.

Choi will be responsible for business growth, strategy and customer engagement, according to an announcement Monday by Newport News-based HII. He has more than 30 years of experience in government services in the national security sector and most recently worked at CACI International Inc. as a vice president for business development, according to his LinkedIn account. Prior to that, he spent more than 35 years in a variety of positions at Northrop Grumman.

“As HII expands its capabilities with mission-critical national security solutions, it is imperative that we have the right team and talent to deliver results for our mission partners,” Grant Hagen, president of HII’s Mission Technologies’ cyber, electronic warfare and space business group, said in a statement. “Henry’s leadership and diverse experience make him an ideal fit for our team and the right choice to support our customers’ strategic and operational needs.”

Choi earned a master’s degree in management information systems from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and economics from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He also holds several management certifications.

HII is Virginia’s largest industrial employer and includes a workforce of more than 44,000 people, including at Newport News Shipbuilding.