“Congratulations to Kellye on this special distinction,” said Mike Petters, HII’s president and CEO. “Her selection to membership in the Executive Leadership Council is a credit to her as a thoughtful and insightful leader. While I know her participation in this organization will be individually fulfilling for her, I believe HII will also benefit and be a better company for it.”

ELC members benefit from formal and informal networking and executive development opportunities and can participate in the ELC’s programs and initiatives, including the CEO Summit and the Women’s Leadership Forum.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kellye to the Executive Leadership Council as we celebrate our 30th anniversary this year,” said Ronald C. Parker, president and CEO of the ELC. “She is now a member and active participant in an organization dedicated to increasing the representation of black leaders in a global, inclusive and multicultural business environment and reflects the value Huntington Ingalls Industries places on leadership in diversity and inclusion.”

Walker joined HII as corporate vice president and general counsel in January 2015. Prior to this role, Walker held the roles of chief administrative officer, senior vice president, general counsel and secretary at American Water Works Co., the country’s largest investor-owned water and wastewater facility. She previously served as senior vice president and general counsel at Diageo North America and as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary for BJ’s Wholesale Club.