Christopher A. Clem

Servant Leader with 26yrs Experience | Versatile Cross-Functional A&D Executive | Transforming Strategies into Multi-Billion Dollar Franchises | Delivering Mission-Critical Solutions | Active U.S. DoD Security Clearance

Role
Sr Director of Business Development - Missiles at Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.
Location
Tampa, FL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Christopher A. Clem

Leverages 26 years of progressive, cross-functional executive leadership to create technological innovation and strategic wins within the aerospace and defense sector. Advanced systems engineering expertise (B.E./M.S.) combined with astute business acumen (MBA/PMP) maximizes revenue and expands profitable market share. Verifiable track record for turning ambitious pursuits into franchise captures and complex challenges into market-leading solutions.Develops and nurtures partnerships at all business levels. Collaborates with leaders from government agencies, major prime contractors, and suppliers to provide the technical, administrative, and operational leadership required for transforming long-term, left-of-acquisition business strategies into realities.Embraces change and fosters a culture of innovation that pushes the industry mission forward at the speed of war. With an active U.S. DoD security clearance and a deep commitment to delivering results, developing the next generation defense solutions is a passion.

Experience

  1. Sr Director of Business Development - Missiles

    Hanwha Defense USA, Inc.

    Jan 2026 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

Education

  • Athens High School

    Advanced Diploma, GPA: 4.0/4.0

    1995 — 1999

  • University of Alabama in Huntsville

    Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering

    1999 — 2003

  • University of Florida

    Master of Science (MS), Industrial and Systems Engineering (Engineering Management)

    2004 — 2006

  • LEAD Institute

    Executive Leadership

    2016 — 2018

  • Mississippi State University

    Master of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

    2015 — 2018

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