Chris Holden

Chris Holden has a strong background in business development and executive leadership. Chris is currently working as the Vice President of Business Development at J&J Worldwide Services since October 2021. Prior to this role, they held the position of Vice President of Business Development, Global Mission Services (GMS) at PAE from February 2018 to October 2021. In this role, they provided business development strategy, capture, and solution services to PAE, focusing on supporting the essential missions of the U.S. government, its allies, and international organizations. Before PAE, Holden worked as the Director of Business Development at Akima, LLC from April 2015 to January 2018, where they were responsible for identifying and capturing new business opportunities in the federal sectors of logistics, base operations, aviation, range operations, and training support services. From May 2011 to January 2015, Holden served as the Business Development Manager at Vectrus (formerly ITT and then Exelis), where they focused on capturing and developing new business and expanding existing contracts/programs in base operations, facilities maintenance, and public works. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Capture at Strategic Resources, Inc. from 2009 to 2011, where they drove revenue and growth through the development of business opportunities and oversaw federal programs.

Chris Holden has a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Military Academy at West Point, which they obtained between 1979 and 1983. Chris later earned a Master of Arts degree in Leader Development from the same institution, attending from 1991 to 1993. In 2004 and 2005, Chris pursued a Master's Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies at the U.S. Naval War College. Additionally, they hold a certification in Green Belt Lean Six Sigma from Vectrus, though the specific month and year of attainment are not provided.