# Tory Bruno: CEO, United Launch Alliance (ULA)

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American aerospace engineer and executive. President and CEO of United Launch Alliance (ULA) from August 2014 to December 2025, where he led development of the Vulcan Centaur rocket and guided the company through intensifying competition from SpaceX. Began his career at Lockheed Martin in 1984, rising from engineer to VP and GM of Strategic and Missile Defense Systems, with roles on Trident, THAAD, and the FBM program. Joined Blue Origin in December 2025 as President of the National Security Group. Cal Poly mechanical engineering graduate (1985); AIAA Honorary Fellow (2022), NAE member (2023).

- **Nationality:** American

## Former / Previously (2)

- [United Launch Alliance (ULA)](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/ula.md) President & CEO (2014-2025)
- [Lockheed Martin](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/lockheed-martin.md) VP & GM, Strategic and Missile Defense Systems (secondary-verified)

## Sources (4)

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Launch_Alliance
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tory_Bruno
3. https://alumni.calpoly.edu/honored-alumni/tory-bruno
4. https://spaceflightnow.com/2025/12/26/former-ula-president-and-ceo-tory-bruno-joins-blue-origin/


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