General Dynamics IT Services Unit Appointed New Interim President
The appointment of Paul Nedzbala signals a leadership shift for federal contractors as GDIT navigates revenue growth.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in People
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General Dynamics has named Paul Nedzbala as the interim president of its information technology services unit, GDIT. The change follows the departure of Amy Gilliland, who had served as president of the division since 2017.
Why it matters
The transition occurs as GDIT maintains a steady growth trajectory, reporting $9 billion in revenue for 2025 compared to $8.7 billion in 2024. For operators in the federal contracting space, this move highlights the importance of continuity during executive turnover at large-scale service providers.
GDIT reported $9 billion in revenue for 2025, up from $8.7 billion in 2024 and $8.4 billion in 2023. The unit, which integrates services following the $9.7 billion acquisition of CSRA in 2018, is now led by Paul Nedzbala, who previously served as chief business officer for nine months.
The players
General Dynamics
A global aerospace and defense company that provides large-scale IT services to federal agencies.
Paul Nedzbala
The newly appointed interim president of GDIT who previously served as the unit's chief business officer.
Amy Gilliland
The former president of GDIT who served in the role since 2017 after joining the company in 2005.
The details
Paul Nedzbala ascends to the interim presidency from his role as chief business officer, a position he held for nine months. He brings a deep familiarity with the unit’s operations, having joined the organization through the 2018 acquisition of CSRA. His appointment follows the exit of Amy Gilliland, who spent nine years leading the unit through a period of significant scaling and digital strategy implementation.
Timeline
Amy Gilliland joined General Dynamics in 2005.
Amy Gilliland became president of GDIT in 2017.
General Dynamics acquired CSRA for $9.7 billion in 2018.
The leadership change was announced on October 2, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition follows the operational integration efforts initiated by the 2018 acquisition of CSRA. The change marks a pivot from the multi-year tenure of Amy Gilliland toward the next chapter of the unit's federal IT service delivery strategy.
Operators in the government contracting ecosystem should monitor how the transition affects contract delivery timelines and mid-tier partnership opportunities. Pay attention to whether the new interim leadership signals a change in the digital strategy blueprint launched in 2023.
The takeaway
Leadership turnover in large federal service integrators often precedes shifts in procurement and subcontracting priorities. Monitor the division's upcoming contract bid activity for signals regarding potential changes in operational focus under the new interim leadership.
Further reading
For more on executive transitions within the sector, see People.
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