George P. McDonald serves as Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a leading multinational provider of highly engineered critical components and services to the aerospace, defense, commercial power, and industrial markets. With over 25 years of experience in corporate law, McDonald oversees all legal matters for the company, including mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, litigation, and corporate governance. He also acts as Corporate Secretary, managing board and shareholder relations, ensuring adherence to SEC reporting requirements, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive the company's growth. McDonald joined Curtiss-Wright in 2011 as Associate General Counsel, quickly advancing through roles of increasing responsibility before assuming his current position in 2016. Prior to Curtiss-Wright, he held senior legal positions at DuPont and Hercules Incorporated, where he managed complex transactions, environmental compliance, and global contracts. A graduate of Pennsylvania State University with a B.S. in Finance and Villanova University School of Law with a J.D., McDonald has been instrumental in key achievements at Curtiss-Wright, including the successful integration of over $2 billion in acquisitions, such as the 2021 purchase of WSC, Inc., and navigating stringent defense sector regulations amid evolving geopolitical challenges. Under McDonald's leadership, Curtiss-Wright has strengthened its risk management framework and corporate ethics programs, earning recognition for governance excellence from institutional investors. His strategic counsel has supported the company's expansion into high-growth areas like commercial aerospace and naval defense, contributing to record financial performance and a market capitalization exceeding $10 billion. McDonald's commitment to fostering a culture of integrity positions Curtiss-Wright for sustained leadership in mission-critical technologies.