


Employees at BAE Systems rank Tom Arseneault in the Top 50% of CEOs in Washington, DC. Comparatively, employees at Lockheed Martin rank Jim Taiclet in the Top 25% of CEOs in Washington, DC. Employees rate their CEO differently based on the frequency of interaction, ability to affect company culture, and drive measurable results.

CEO of BAE Systems
BIO: Tom Arseneault is president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., the company’s U.S.-based, international defense, aerospace, and security company with more than 35,000 employees and major operations in the U.S., UK, and Sweden. Ranking among the top 10 prime contractors to the U.S. Department of Defense, the company generated sales revenues of nearly $11.5 billion in 2019, delivering a full range of products and services across a broad and diverse portfolio for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, commercial avionics, security, IT solutions and support services. Arseneault is also an executive director on the BAE Systems plc Board of Directors, a member of the company’s Executive Committee, and an officer director on the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors.

CEO of Lockheed Martin
BIO: On June 15, 2020, Lockheed Martin welcomed Jim Taiclet as the new president and CEO. Jim succeeds Marillyn A. Hewson, who has served as chairman, president and CEO since 2014 and president and CEO since 2013. An experienced chief executive, military veteran and pilot, Jim has a deep understanding of both the industry and customers’ most critical missions. Lockheed Martin’s employees are proud to work with him as they continue to solve complex challenges, advance scientific discovery and deliver innovative solutions to help our customers keep people safe.

Women at BAE Systems rated their CEO a C

Women at Lockheed Martin rated their CEO an A

Diverse Employees at BAE Systems rated their CEO a C-

Diverse Employees at Lockheed Martin rated their CEO a B-


At BAE Systems, employees in the HR department rate Tom Arseneault the highest. According to employees, Tom Arseneault's ability to drive business results is Good. At Lockheed Martin, the HR department's employees rate their CEO highest. And, 53% of Lockheed Martin's employees approve of their CEO's management style.