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Tory Bruno Resigns as ULA President and CEO

United Launch Alliance Seeks New Leader Amid Leadership Transition

Tory Bruno, the president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, has resigned to pursue another opportunity. John Elbon has been named Interim CEO, and the board is searching for a permanent replacement. Bruno led ULA since 2014, overseeing the development of the Vulcan rocket and navigating the company’s transition from monopoly to competition. The Vulcan program will continue under new leadership, with Mark Peller as COO. Bruno’s departure may signal a shift in ULA’s priorities and impact its relationships with parent companies and the launch services market. Breaking Defense first reported the news.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1766430248226-1587
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/tory-bruno-resigns-as-head-of-united-launch-alliance/
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    Tory Bruno Resigns as ULA President and CEO

    United Launch Alliance Seeks New Leader Amid Leadership Transition

    Tory Bruno, the president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, has resigned to pursue another opportunity. John Elbon has been named Interim CEO, and the board is searching for a permanent replacement. Bruno led ULA since 2014, overseeing the development of the Vulcan rocket and navigating the company’s transition from monopoly to competition. The Vulcan program will continue under new leadership, with Mark Peller as COO. Bruno’s departure may signal a shift in ULA’s priorities and impact its relationships with parent companies and the launch services market. Breaking Defense first reported the news.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1766430248226-1587
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/12/tory-bruno-resigns-as-head-of-united-launch-alliance/
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