Ben Atkinson
Product and Growth Strategy Executive
- Role
- Vice President & General Manager at Chemring Sensors And Electronic Systems, Inc
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ben Atkinson
Designs and executes growth strategies, based on experience and market insights, to drive revenue and achieve exceptional margins. Skilled at developing and delivering quality products and executing complex programs through clear identification of business needs, delivery of innovative solutions, and managing necessary changes which lead to greater capability, efficiency, and profitability in resource constrained environments.
Experience
Vice President & General Manager
Chemring Sensors And Electronic Systems, Inc
Nov 2023 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Serves as full site lead with end-to-end P&L responsibility, overseeing Finance, Operations, HR, Engineering, Programs, R&D, Contracts, Compliance/Security, and Business Development while ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded- Drives growth (revenue and margin expansion) through effective capture strategies, operational performance, and customer engagement- Builds and maintains strong relationships with key customers, including DoD, prime contractors, and government agencies- Ensures compliance with ITAR, DFARS, FAR, and other applicable defense and export regulations- Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize operational efficiency- Develops annual business plans, resource strategies, and Key Performance Indicators- Fosters a high-performance culture through leadership development, talent acquisition, and continuous improvement.
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Russian
USC Marshall School of Business
Executive Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Military Operations
- Homeland Security
- Counterterrorism
- Defense
- Sigint
- Weapons
- Analysis
- Reconnaissance
- Intelligence
- Dod
- National Security
- Security Clearance
- Security
- Top Secret
- Information Assurance
- Command
- Force Protection
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Operational Planning
- Tactics
- Counterinsurgency
- Government
- Interagency Coordination
- Intelligence Analysis
- Military
- Organizational Leadership
- Special Operations
- Military Training
- Military Experience
- Physical Security
- Program Management
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