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GDIT Replaces Longtime President Amy Gilliland

October 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Amy Gilliland is no longer president of GDIT.
Paul Nedzbala appointed acting president.
Nedzbala joined GDIT in 2018 as senior vice president.
Gilliland led GDIT since 2017.

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Strategic Implications

This leadership change may signal a shift in General Dynamics' IT strategy, which could impact the company's competitive positioning in the federal IT market. The appointment of an interim president suggests that the company may be taking a cautious approach to finding a permanent replacement, which could indicate a period of transition and potential reevaluation of GDIT's priorities.

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What Happened

General Dynamics Names Interim Leader Amid Executive Shift

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has announced the replacement of its longtime president Amy Gilliland, who has led the company since 2017. Paul Nedzbala, senior vice president and chief business officer, has been appointed acting president. GDIT provides critical cyber, software, and networking tools to both the military and civilian sector agencies, and has been experimenting with artificial intelligence under Gilliland’s leadership. The company’s chairman and CEO, Phebe Novakovic, thanked Gilliland for her contributions and expressed gratitude for Nedzbala’s willingness to serve in an interim capacity. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: October 1, 2026

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