General Dynamics Bath Iron Works (BIW) has recruited Julie Berry as Vice President, CIO – stretching her family’s long lineage serving in various branches of the Armed Forces.
In the role, Berry is responsible for the BIW IT organization, cybersecurity and associated vendors and will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
BIW is Maine’s largest manufacturer, being responsible for new construction, maintenance and modernization of surface combatants for the US. Navy.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services.
Berry worked for Steward Healthcare System LLC from 2011‒2021 serving as CIO and CTO.
She then worked at Maine’s largest hospital system, MaineHealth, from 2021‒2022 before returning to Steward Healthcare in her most recent role as Senior Vice President where she oversaw Data Management and Predictive Analytics.
“I am beyond excited to be joining BIW,” said Berry.
“My family has a long lineage serving in various branches of the Armed Forces. I am honored for the opportunity to contribute to this valuable work that helps defend our nation by joining the BIW team and advancing Information Technology that will improve the infrastructure and processes in support of building ships for the US Navy.”