Applied Aerospace & Defense has named Chris Rogers as its new President and Chief Strategy Officer in a newly created role.
Rogers will oversee the company’s strategic and operational activities while continuing to lead corporate strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, government relations, communications, and investor relations.
Applied CEO Trip Ferguson said, “Chris’s deep understanding of the aerospace and defense landscape has been a vital asset to Applied as we continue to broaden our foundation of highly differentiated capabilities in support of the U.S. industrial base. As President and Chief Strategy Officer, Chris will have expanded influence over our strategic and industrial direction. He is a proven leader whose focus on execution will help us to meet the demanding requirements of our growing customer base while further strengthening the unique culture that makes Applied a great place to work for our team members.”
Rogers joined Applied after more than 20 years at Harris Williams, where he was Managing Director and Head of the Aerospace, Defense & Government Services group. He previously served as an officer in the US Marine Corps.
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He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a bachelor’s degree from the United States Naval Academy.
The appointment comes ahead of Applied’s financial earnings call scheduled for August 12, 2026.
