Carlisle leaves NDIA, search for successor begins

By Tony Bertuca / March 4, 2022 at 12:40 PM

The National Defense Industrial Association announced today it is looking for a new chief executive officer now that Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle is stepping down after five years at the helm.

“Thanks to the dedication of an amazing, talented staff and the initiative of hard-working, innovative volunteer leaders, the future of NDIA remains strong,” Carlisle said in a statement. “It has been an honor and a privilege to lead this superb organization whose important work drives government, industry and academic collaboration to provide solutions that advance the national security and defense needs of our great nation.”

NDIA says it wants to name Carlisle’s successor by April 1. He will remain in place until then.

Carlisle became NDIA president and CEO in June 2017 after retiring from a 39-year career in the Air Force.

“Hawk has successfully led NDIA through some of the most significant milestones in the Association’s history and will leave the organization well-positioned for the next president and CEO,” said NDIA Board Chairman Arnold Punaro. “His strong leadership helped grow our membership and further the strategic dialogue between the defense community and the legislative and executive branches even during COVID restrictions, when in-person events were canceled. The board and I are grateful for everything Hawk helped NDIA accomplish and appreciate his continuing leadership to ensure a smooth transition as we search for his successor.”

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