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Charles Blankenship
Chief Executive Officer at
WOODWARD, INC.
Net worth: 23 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Charles P.
Blankenship is currently Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Woodward, Inc. since 2022 and holds the same titles at Woodward Aken GmbH.
He serves as Director at the National Association of Manufacturers, Independent Director at Fluor Corp.
starting in 2025, Member-Governors Board at the Aerospace Industries Association, and Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Formerly, Dr. Blankenship was President & Chief Executive Officer at General Electric Appliances, Inc. from 2011 to 2017, President & Chief Executive Officer at Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Howmet Aerospace, Inc. from 2018 to 2019, Chief Executive Officer at Arconic Corp.
from 2018 to 2019, Director at Independence Trust Co., and Professor at the University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science.
Education includes a doctorate from the University of Virginia and an undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WOODWARD, INC. 0.11% | 10/03/2026 | 65,854 ( 0.11% ) | 23 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
FLUOR CORPORATION 0.01% | 06/05/2026 | 9,146 ( 0.01% ) | 418 521 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Charles Blankenship active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WOODWARD, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 09/05/2022 |
| FLUOR CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 01/03/2025 |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Woodward Aken GmbH
 Woodward Aken GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and provides energy control and optimization solutions | Chief Executive Officer | - |
National Association of Manufacturers
 National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association | Director/Board Member | - |
Aerospace Industries Association
 Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association representing the US aerospace and defence industry | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Charles Blankenship
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 06/02/2019 |
| ARCONIC CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2019 |
General Electric Appliances, Inc.
 General Electric Appliances, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures home, kitchen and laundry appliances | Chief Executive Officer | 21/06/2017 |
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Training of Charles Blankenship
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
72
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Woodward, Inc.
 Woodward, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and provides energy control and optimization solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
Fluor Corp.
 Fluor Corp. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides engineering, procurement, construction and project management services | Industrial Services |
Independence Trust Co.
 Independence Trust Co. Investment ManagersFinance Independence Trust Co. offers specialized equity management of investments in dividend paying companies in which the dividend is expected to grow. The firm tends to invest in the companies of US large-cap companies in the finance, industrial services and energy minerals sectors. The firm also has investments in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Independence Trust Co. maintains a low turnover rate. | Finance |
University of Virginia
 University of Virginia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
 Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association | Commercial Services |
Aerospace Industries Association
Aerospace Industries Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association representing the US aerospace and defence industry | Commercial Services |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
General Electric Appliances, Inc.
General Electric Appliances, Inc. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Manufactures home, kitchen and laundry appliances | Consumer Durables |
Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.
 Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets lighting and dishwashing equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Woodward Aken GmbH
Woodward Aken GmbH Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and provides energy control and optimization solutions | Electronic Technology |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.
 Howmet Aerospace, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures jet engine and airframe structural components, aerospace fastening systems and forged wheels | Electronic Technology |
Arconic Corp.
 Arconic Corp. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions | Non-Energy Minerals |
University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science
 University of Virginia School of Engineering & Applied Science Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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