Christopher Forrest

Christopher Forrest is the President of Technology Solutions for QinetiQ Inc. In this role, Chris is responsible for the general management of the Technology Solution business unit including setting the organization’s strategic direction and overseeing operations, product management, global support and business development. Chris is a senior executive with progressive, broad-based experience in commercial aerospace and defense business development, strategic planning, international operations, and corporate finance.

He has diverse functional expertise with proven ability to quickly analyze key business drivers and develop strategies to grow the business in multiple, complex markets. Chris joined QinetiQ Inc. in January 2021 and was previously Director of Global Operations for the QinetiQ Group. Prior to QinetiQ, Chris held various leadership positions in Collins Aerospace, Rockwell Collins ARINC Europe, Middle East & Africa EMEA, and ARINC Research Corporation. These leadership roles covered U.S. DOD system integration solutions as well as information and communication technology products to the aviation industry, and airspace management for autonomous vehicles. Chris has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Towson University and an MBA in International Finance from Loyola College. He is a member of the ACI World IT Standing Committee and the World Trade Center Institute.