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Jonathan Padfield to Oversee Customer Affairs for Huntington Ingalls Amphibious Programs


Jonathan Padfield
Jonathan Padfield

Jonathan Padfield, a retired U.S. Navy captain and former assault craft unit commanding officer, has joined Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII) as corporate director of customer affairs for amphibious programs.

He has also served as a staff member for military organizations such as the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Amphibious Group 3, Naval Surfaces Force-Pacific and the Joint Staff, HII announced Tuesday.

“His extensive naval career provides him with a vast understanding and at-sea knowledge of amphibious warships and how they operate and support U.S. Marine Corps and Navy missions, “ said Dan Holloway, HII corporate vice president of customer affairs.

Padfield has also led the Navy’s LSD and LPD 17-class squadron, the six-ship Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group, USS San Antonio and USS Comstock.

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