Will Cannon
About Will Cannon
Will Cannon serves as the Director of Business Operations at General Atomics, where he integrates operations across various departments and leads initiatives to enhance business processes. He has a background in compliance and training, with previous roles at General Atomics and Raytheon, and holds an MBA from The University of Dallas.
Current Role at General Atomics
Will Cannon serves as the Director of Business Operations at General Atomics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for integrating and coordinating operations across various departments, including CPPM, technology, and compliance. His focus is on enhancing the cost-effectiveness of business processes. Cannon also leads the Continuous Improvement Council, which drives the execution of annual performance objectives and continuous improvement projects. He plays a significant role in implementing organizational strategies that align with the company's vision, mission, and values.
Previous Experience at General Atomics
Cannon has a history with General Atomics, having worked in multiple capacities prior to his current role. He was the Purchasing Compliance & Training Manager from 2016 to 2019, followed by a position as Senior Manager of Purchasing Compliance, Contracts & Purchasing Training from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he oversaw the CPPM Intern Program, which focused on organizational training, role alignment, and individual upskilling.
Experience at Raytheon
Before joining General Atomics, Cannon worked at Raytheon for eight years, holding various compliance-related positions. He started as a Compliance Auditor from 2008 to 2012, then became the Compliance Team Lead from 2012 to 2014, and subsequently served as Compliance Manager from 2014 to 2016. His roles involved ensuring compliance with regulations and managing compliance training initiatives.
Educational Background
Will Cannon earned his MBA in Business Management with a focus on Strategic Leadership and Global Business from The University of Dallas, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, he obtained a BA in Journalism from Southern Methodist University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in business operations and compliance.