BWXT Appoints Mike Fitzgerald as Financial Head Officer
BWX Technologies Announces Mike T. Fitzgerald as Permanent CFO
BWX Technologies, a leading U.S.-based nuclear components and services company, has officially appointed Mike T. Fitzgerald as their Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from July 2025. Fitzgerald had been serving as interim CFO since May 12, 2025, following his impressive performance in the role.
Fitzgerald joined BWXT in 2022 as Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, overseeing the company’s day-to-day financial operations. His extensive background in finance and accounting, coupled with his leadership experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, has proven invaluable for BWXT.
Before joining BWXT, Fitzgerald held significant roles in the industry. He was the managing director leading the aerospace and defense practice at MorganFranklin, LLC, and an audit senior manager at Deloitte & Touche, LLP. His deep background in finance and accounting, combined with his strategic vision, has made him a key asset to BWXT.
Fitzgerald's achievements at BWXT include being recognized in 2024 with a Rising Star Award from the Northern Virginia Technology Council for his financial leadership. His appointment as CFO coincides with a period of significant growth and contract wins for BWXT, positioning him centrally in managing the company's expanding defense and nuclear energy markets.
Rex Geveden, BWXT President and CEO, praised Fitzgerald's performance as interim CFO, stating, "Mike's strategic vision and understanding of BWXT's complex business have been instrumental in our success."
BWX Technologies is a major player in the nuclear industry, with nearly 10,000 employees and supporting key government agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy and National Nuclear Security Administration across more than a dozen major contracts in North America.
For media and investor inquiries related to BWX Technologies and their recent appointment of Mike T. Fitzgerald as CFO, please contact:
- John Dobken, Senior Manager of Media & Public Relations, at 202.428.6913 or [email protected]
- Chase Jacobson, Vice President of Investor Relations, at 980.365.4300 or [email protected]
The press release announcing Fitzgerald's appointment can be viewed via the Business Wire website.
[1] - Press Release: BWX Technologies Appoints Mike T. Fitzgerald as Chief Financial Officer, Business Wire, 2025 [2] - BWX Technologies, Inc., Company Profile, Business Wire, 2025 [3] - BWX Technologies, Inc., Annual Report 2024, BWX Technologies, Inc., 2025 [4] - BWX Technologies, Inc., Form 10-K 2024, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2025 [5] - BWX Technologies, Inc., Form 10-Q 2025, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2025
- The announcement of Mike T. Fitzgerald's permanent appointment as CFO at BWX Technologies, a leading player in the nuclear industry, was met with interest in the news regarding the finance and business sectors.
- Fitzgerald's deep background in finance and accounting, combined with his strategic vision, has been instrumental in managing the company's expanding defense and nuclear energy markets, particularly considering the cloud of security concerns that often surround these industries.
- With Fitzgerald at the helm of finances, the cloud industry may also benefit from BWX Technologies' recent growth and contract wins, given their significant presence in the finance, aerospace, and defense sectors.
