

In the Top 30% of 1339 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
In the Top 35% of 221 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably
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.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Northrop Grumman Corporation.
Based on 495 ratings, Kathy Warden ranks right below Lockheed Martin's CEO, Jim Taiclet.
Northrop Grumman Corporation's CEO is highly regarded by the Product department, the Admin department, and the Operations department. However, the HR department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees who have been at the company 5 to 10 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
Northrop Grumman Corporation ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for CEO Rating Score.
Northrop Grumman Corporation ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Washington, DC for CEO Rating Score.
