Stan Crow — Chief Executive Officer for Northrop Grumman Japan at Northrop Grumman Corporation

Mr. Stan Crow has been the Chief Executive Officer for Northrop Grumman Japan at Northrop Grumman Corporation since February 2017. Mr. Crow is responsible for leading the Northrop Grumman's development in Japan by supporting current programs and developing growth strategies. He has extensive industry and military experience. He served as a Director of Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in Japan, where he managed the sector's interactions with Japanese customers and U.S. stakeholders. He served as a Director of International Customer Engagement & Strategy and Director of Business Development for Directed Energy at Northrop Grumman Corporation. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, he served as an Associate Principal at McKinsey and Company, where he helped technology, aerospace and defense clients in the U.S. and U.K. develop growth strategies and improve operational efficiency. An officer in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, Mr. Crow has served 28 years, including both active duty and reserve assignments. He received a Department of Defense award for anti-terrorism and several awards for leadership and significant contributions to national defense. He has studied Japanese language and culture. Mr. Crow earned a Master's Degree in International Studies with a focus on Northeast Asia from the University of Washington, where he was the top graduate in the Japan studies program. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Astronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he received the Dr. John von Neumann award as the top astronautical engineering graduate.