Karman Holdings Appoints Chris Boynton as New CFO in Planned Transition

Karman Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Chris Boynton as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 14, 2026. He succeeds Mike Willis, who will step down on the same date and depart the company by year-end after a transition period. Mr. Boynton brings over 20 years of senior financial leadership experience in the aerospace and defense sector, previously serving as CFO at Battelle and holding senior roles at RTX Corporation.

Key Details

• Effective Date: The transition is effective September 14, 2026. Mike Willis will remain with the company through year-end to ensure a smooth transition.
• New CFO Compensation: Mr. Boynton's compensation includes a $750,000 annual base salary, a $500,000 sign-on bonus, an annual cash incentive target of 100% of base salary, and a long-term equity incentive target of 300% of base salary.
• Background: Mr. Boynton, age 54, most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Battelle and previously held multiple senior financial roles at RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon).