Phebe N. Novakovic
New York City-based JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced Wednesday that Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and CEO of Reston-based aerospace and defense contractor General Dynamics Corp., has been elected to join the company’s board of directors, effective Dec. 7.
Novakovic has served as chairman and CEO of General Dynamics since 2013. She joined the company in 2001 and has held roles including president and chief operating officer and executive vice president for marine systems. Novakovic also serves on the boards of Abbott Laboratories, Northwestern University, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and the National Military Family Association.
“Phebe Novakovic is one of the most respected executives in business today, whose deep knowledge and leadership in the defense and intelligence communities, technology and cyber will add tremendous value to our company as we navigate a rapidly changing environment,” Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO, said in a statement.
