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Nuclear Modernization

Former Army Secretary To Become NTI President

Sarah Salem

Monday, October 27th, 2025

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Former Army Secretary To Become NTI President

Then Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth poses for her official portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va, May 28, 2021. (U.S. Army photo by William Pratt)

Christine Wormuth, most recently the secretary of the Army, will be the Washington-based nonprofit Nuclear Threat Initiative’s (NTI) newest president and third CEO effective Nov. 17, the organization announced last week. “NTI’s mission to reduce global nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats is more vital than ever,” Wormuth said in NTI’s release, adding she was “honored” to join the mission. “I’m excited to lead this exceptional team as it builds on NTI’s legacy and helps shape a safer, more resilient…

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