Marguerite Gilliland

Executive VP & President of GDIT, General Dynamics

Search every verified Marguerite Gilliland interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Amy Gilliland, executive vice president of General Dynamics and president of GDIT, discussed the operationalization of artificial intelligence and cyber resilience in national security during a June 2026 fireside chat with NightDragon CEO Dave DeWalt. She described the current period as a time of significant technological change, noting that adversaries also benefit from rapid advancements and framing the situation as both a risk and an opportunity for American innovation. Gilliland said GDIT has a "front row seat" to this evolution and emphasized the importance of bringing proven, scalable, and secure technology to government customers, citing a partnership with NightDragon focused on autonomous cybersecurity as an example of collaborative investment. She also remarked that post-COVID, government customers recognized that technology insertion roadmaps needed to accelerate, with underinvestment in IT becoming part of "bringing the fight forward." In an October 2024 webinar with HCI's Jonathan H. Westover, Gilliland addressed the role of companies in responding to the loneliness epidemic. She argued that the workplace should be part of the solution, advocating for deliberate efforts to bring employees together and create community through activities such as shared meals or social events. Gilliland stated that her organization has found greater collaboration and innovation when people are together, and she described a "compassionate but accountable" culture as producing better retention, innovation, and performance. She encouraged leaders to set examples and create cultures where employees can speak up about needing help, adding that work and home life are increasingly blended.