Jim Taiclet vs Kathy Warden

Jim Taiclet

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.

Kathy Warden

CEO of Northrop Grumman Corporation

BIO: Kathy Warden is chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman and a member of the company’s Board of Directors and Corporate Policy Council. Prior to her current role, Warden served as president and chief operating officer where she was responsible for the operational management of the company’s four operating sectors as well as its enterprise services organization. Her role encompassed all aspects of the company’s operations, including leading engagement with the senior customer community and partners around the globe. She also led the integration of Northrop Grumman’s new Innovation Systems sector. Previously, Warden served as corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems sector, a leading global provider of advanced solutions for defense and intelligence customers. She directed large-scale, mission-critical systems and complex hardware and software products within the U.S. and internationally. Prior to leading the Mission Systems sector, Warden was corporate vice president and president of the former Information Systems sector. She has extensive experience in operational leadership and business development in government and commercial markets. Prior to joining Northrop Grumman in 2008, Warden held leadership roles at General Dynamics and the Veridian Corporation. Earlier, she was a principal in a venture internet firm. Warden also spent nearly a decade with the General Electric Company working in commercial industries. Warden earned a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree in business administration from George Washington University. Currently, she serves as the chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and is a member of the Catalyst Board of Directors and the James Madison University Board of Visitors.