Kurt Bender

Kurt Bender is a strategic senior leader specializing in digital transformation and service delivery excellence in the Aerospace & Defense industry. Currently serving as SVP and Chief Digital Officer at BWXT, Kurt leads integrated digital strategies supporting global operations. With experience as Senior Director at BAE Systems and previous roles in project management and system integration, Kurt has driven substantial improvements, including consolidating 90% of engineering onto a single PLM platform. They hold multiple degrees, including a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology and an M.B.A. in Business Administration.