Nicholas Chabraja
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Nicholas D. Chabraja (born November 6, 1942, in Gary, Indiana.) was the Chief Executive Officer
of General Dynamics Corporation
He attended Northwestern University
where he graduated with Bachelor of Arts and law degrees. He is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternity.
As his reign as Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics came to an end on June 30, 2009, he was regarded as the longest-serving chief executive among the top five defense contractors, which includes rival Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Raytheon.
Under his guidance over the past twelve years, the Company saw rapid growth, mainly through acquisitions. The defense contractor began with roughly $4 billion in sales and 29,000 employees, and had expanded to $29.3 billion in sales and 92,900 employees as of 2008.
In 2009, Mr. Chabraja was considered one of "The TopGun CEOs" by Brendan Wood International, an advisory agency.
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of General Dynamics Corporation
General Dynamics
General Dynamics Corporation is a U.S. defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest defense contractor in the world. Its headquarters are in West Falls Church , unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Falls Church area.The company has...
He attended Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, USA. Northwestern has eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools offering 124 undergraduate degrees and 145 graduate and professional degrees....
where he graduated with Bachelor of Arts and law degrees. He is a member of Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest men's secret general fraternities in North America, having initiated more than 280,000 members and held chapters at more than 300 universities. It is a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference and was founded by Warren A. Cole, while he was a...
Fraternity.
As his reign as Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics came to an end on June 30, 2009, he was regarded as the longest-serving chief executive among the top five defense contractors, which includes rival Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Raytheon.
Under his guidance over the past twelve years, the Company saw rapid growth, mainly through acquisitions. The defense contractor began with roughly $4 billion in sales and 29,000 employees, and had expanded to $29.3 billion in sales and 92,900 employees as of 2008.
In 2009, Mr. Chabraja was considered one of "The TopGun CEOs" by Brendan Wood International, an advisory agency.
Career history
- Jenner & BlockJenner & BlockJenner & Block is a U.S. law firm with offices in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. Approximately 450 attorneys serve a wide range of clients in corporate litigation, business transactions, and in the public sector. Jerold S. Solovy was the longtime Chair of the firm, but on Sept...
(Law Firm)Law firmA law firm is a business entity formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law. The primary service rendered by a law firm is to advise clients about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other...
- 1968–1997
- 1984-1993 as a partner
- Special Counsel to United States House of RepresentativesUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
- 1992 - General DynamicsGeneral DynamicsGeneral Dynamics Corporation is a U.S. defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest defense contractor in the world. Its headquarters are in West Falls Church , unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Falls Church area.The company has...
, Senior Vice President and Counsel - 1993–1994 - General DynamicsGeneral DynamicsGeneral Dynamics Corporation is a U.S. defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest defense contractor in the world. Its headquarters are in West Falls Church , unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Falls Church area.The company has...
, Executive Vice President and General Counsel - 1993-1994 - General DynamicsGeneral DynamicsGeneral Dynamics Corporation is a U.S. defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest defense contractor in the world. Its headquarters are in West Falls Church , unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Falls Church area.The company has...
, Vice Chairman - 1996-1997 - General DynamicsGeneral DynamicsGeneral Dynamics Corporation is a U.S. defense conglomerate formed by mergers and divestitures, and as of 2008 it is the fifth largest defense contractor in the world. Its headquarters are in West Falls Church , unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in the Falls Church area.The company has...
, Chief Executive OfficerChief executive officerA chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
- 1997-2009