Huntington Ingalls taps Amin to serve as CIO

Huntington Ingalls Industries said today it has named Bharat Amin chief information officer, effective Jan. 1.

"In this newly created position, Amin will be responsible for establishing the company's information technology and digital strategic direction with a focus on cyber security capabilities through engagement with HII's executive and division leadership teams," the company said. "In collaboration with the business units, Amin will lead corporate IT governance and provide functional oversight."

Amin will report to Mike Petters, HII's chief executive. He has served as CIO for Newport News Shipbuilding since 2014.

Amin has also worked as CIO for BAE Systems' land and armaments sector.