Phebe Novakovic

Phebe Novakovic

Keynote Speaker: Chairman & CEO of General Dynamics; Former Operations Officer for the Central Intelligence Agency; Known as "The Corner Office Spy"

Phebe Novakovic Biography

Phebe Novakovic is an American business executive and former intelligence officer, currently serving as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of General Dynamics, a major aerospace and defense company. She has held this position since 2013, after joining the company in 2001 and serving in various executive roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President for Marine Systems, and Senior Vice President for Planning and Development.

Before her tenure at General Dynamics, Novakovic had a distinguished career in the U.S. government. From 1997 to 2001, she served as Special Assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense, managing processes for major Department of Defense budget and policy decisions. She also worked at the Office of Management and Budget, culminating in her role as Deputy Associate Director for National Security, where she managed the President’s budget for the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Agencies. Earlier, from 1983 to 1986, she was an operations officer for the Central Intelligence Agency.

Novakovic holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College, earned in 1979, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, obtained in 1988.

In addition to her role at General Dynamics, she has served on the boards of several organizations. She was a director of Abbott Laboratories from 2010 to 2021 and has been a director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. since 2020 . She also serves on the boards of trustees for Northwestern University and Ford’s Theatre, and is involved with organizations such as the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and the National Military Family Association.

Novakovic has been recognized for her influence in the business world. She was ranked 21st on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women in 2023 and was also listed as the world's 29th most powerful woman by Forbes.

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Phebe Novakovic Videos

General Dynamics success story | Phebe Novakovic
The David Rubenstein Show: General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic
Phebe N. Novakovic, Chairman and CEO, General Dynamics ...

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Phebe Novakovic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Female Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Executive Leadership and Women.

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Phebe Novakovic generally travels from Fairfax, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Phebe Novakovic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Influential Women, Female Leadership and Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Phebe Novakovic generally travels from Fairfax, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sallie Krawcheck, Carla Harris and Jennifer Hyman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Phebe Novakovic for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 30/04/2025.

Phebe Novakovic Videos

General Dynamics success story | Phebe Novakovic
The David Rubenstein Show: General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic
Phebe N. Novakovic, Chairman and CEO, General Dynamics ...
  • How do I book Phebe Novakovic to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Phebe Novakovic for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Phebe Novakovic, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Phebe Novakovic or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Phebe Novakovic for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Phebe Novakovic, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Phebe Novakovic, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Phebe Novakovic speak about?

    Phebe Novakovic is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Influential Women, Female Leadership, Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Leadership, Thought Leadership, Disruptive Thinking, Executive Leadership and Women.
  • Where does Phebe Novakovic travel from?

    Phebe Novakovic generally travels from Fairfax, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Phebe Novakovic?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Phebe Novakovic for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Phebe Novakovic for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Phebe Novakovic or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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