Join the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for an exclusive private dinner on November 11 with Major General (Ret.) Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology.
Major General Yee will lead an insightful discussion on the critical intersection of technology and military operations, exploring how advancements in digital infrastructure, AI, cybersecurity, and defense technologies are transforming modern warfare and global security strategies.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage directly with a leading expert on the future of military technology and its impact on global geopolitics.
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Program Information:
Date:
Monday, November 11, 2024
Check-In and Pre-Dinner Networking:
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner & Discussion:
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Duke Mansion
Cost:
$140 (WACC Member Rate)
$170 (Non-Member Rate)
Limited to 24 seats at dinner.
Biography:
Garrett Yee currently serves as the Vice President and General Manager of the Army and Defense Agencies Sector. In this role, he is responsible for the successful operation, execution, and management for GDIT’s Army and Defense Agencies mission programs. He leads over 3,000 employees with operations in 22 countries, implements effective
employee and customer engagements, and focuses on improving service delivery in all major programs.
Garrett is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in executive leadership, customer engagement, team building, performance improvement, and productivity optimization.
Prior to GDIT, Garrett served in the U.S. Army retiring as Major General. In his final assignment with the Army, Garrett served at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) where he helped to lead a global organization of approximately 8,000 military and civilian personnel who plan, develop, deliver, and operate joint, interoperable, command and control capabilities and a global enterprise infrastructure in direct support of the president, secretary of defense, joint chiefs of staff, combatant commanders, Department of Defense components, and other mission partners across the full spectrum of operations.
Prior to his assignment at DISA, Garrett served as the Military Deputy to the Army CIO/G-6 and Senior Information Security Officer in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO)/G6, Headquarters, Department of the Army in the Pentagon.
Garrett holds a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University, a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Golden Gate University.