BETHESDA, Md., May 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today
announced its board of directors has elected Dr. Heather Wilson to the board, effective
today.
"Dr. Wilson's deep knowledge of our industry and extensive
leadership experience will be a tremendous asset to our company as
we continue to drive innovation and deliver 21st Century Security
solutions to our customers," said Lockheed Martin Chairman,
President and CEO Jim Taiclet.
"Heather has a proven track record in government, academia and the
private sector, and I look forward to her strategic insight as a
member of the board."
Wilson served as the 24th Secretary of the U.S. Air
Force from 2017 to 2019 and is the president of the
University of Texas at El Paso, a
24,000-student research university.
She is the former president of the South
Dakota School of Mines & Technology. From 1998 to 2009,
she represented New Mexico in the
U.S. House of Representatives and served on the House Armed
Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence, and the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
Wilson graduated from the U.S. Air Force
Academy and earned her master's and doctoral degrees as a
Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in
England. She is a member of the National Science Board that
oversees the National Science Foundation, is inaugural chair of the
Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities and serves on
the board of directors of Google Public Sector, a subsidiary of
Google LLC.
Wilson is considered an independent director under applicable
rules and regulations and will serve on the Classified Business and
Security Committee.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving
innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain
mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision
accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure
those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information
at Lockheedmartin.com.
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