FORT WORTH, Texas, March 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced Roderick McLean as vice president and general
manager for the company's Air Mobility & Maritime Missions
organization, succeeding George
Shultz, who will retire later this year. Additionally,
Bridget Lauderdale will become vice
president and general manager for the Integrated Fighter Group
organization, succeeding McLean. Both appointments are effective
April 15.
As leader of the Air Mobility & Maritime Missions
organization, McLean will be responsible for the C-130, LM-100J,
C-5 and P-3 programs. He will also serve as the leader for the
Marietta, Georgia, facility, and
oversee sub-assembly sites in Clarksburg,
West Virginia, and Meridian,
Mississippi. A 25-year Lockheed Martin employee, he most
recently led the Integrated Fighter Group. He also previously
served as deputy for that group, as well as deputy for the F-16
program.
"Rod and his team have kept the F-16 in demand around the world,
and we see a significant number of opportunities ahead for that
program," said Michele Evans,
executive vice president, Aeronautics. "He will bring that same
strategic vision to our C-130 and LM-100J programs, serving as an
exceptional leader as we continue to build air mobility
capabilities."
As leader of the Integrated Fighter Group, Lauderdale will be
responsible for the development, manufacture and sustainment of the
F-16 and F-22 programs. A 30-year Lockheed Martin employee, she
most recently served as vice president, F-35 Global Sustainment.
She has also held roles as senior vice president of Corporate
Strategy & Business Development, vice president for Aeronautics
Operations, vice president and general manager for F-16 and F-2
fighters, and vice president for F-22 Product Development.
"Bridget's extensive experiences in the fighter market, her
strong relationships with internal teams and customers, and her
thoughtful, strategic approach will enable us to continue
generating opportunities for the F-16 and F-22 well into the
future," said Evans.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a
global security and aerospace company that employs approximately
105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the
research, design, development, manufacture, integration and
sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and
services.
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