John Watts

John Watts has extensive experience in strategic leadership and business development, currently serving as Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Curtiss-Wright Corporation since October 2006. In this role, John oversees corporate strategy, communications, and branding, having previously held senior positions such as Vice President of Business Development where responsibilities included M&A and strategic planning. Prior to Curtiss-Wright, John worked in business development at General Dynamics AIS and served as an officer in the US Army, specializing in aviation with experience flying helicopters and attack helicopters. John holds an MBA in Business from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BA in Sociology with a focus on Urban Studies from Furman University.