Bethesda, Md., USA - November 16, 2009, Bethesda, Md., USA - Lockheed Martin Corporation announced four leadership appointments and a realignment within its Electronic Systems business area, effective early 2010.
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Marillyn A. Hewson will become Executive Vice President of the Electronic Systems business area effective Jan. 1, 2010. Ms. Hewson, who is currently President, Systems Integration-Owego, succeeds Christopher E. Kubasik, whose appointment to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer was announced last month. During her more than 26 years with the corporation, Hewson has demonstrated strong leadership qualities in senior positions at multiple operating companies in several business areas, as well as on the corporate staff. She is superbly qualified to move to the next level and to lead Electronic Systems' profitable growth in core, international and horizon markets.
John T. Lucas will become Senior Vice President of Human Resources effective Feb. 1, 2010, succeeding Kenneth J. Disken, who is retiring following a distinguished 40-year career. Mr. Lucas joined Lockheed Martin in May 2009 and brings 25 years of human resources leadership experience in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and technology industries, most recently at Microsoft. He will add an important new dimension to Lockheed Martin's workforce development and business expansion priorities.
William L. Graham will become deputy to Information Systems & Global Services Executive Vice President Linda Gooden effective Jan. 1, 2010. Mr. Graham will ensure that the business consistently achieves the highest standards of operational excellence as it performs on a diverse program portfolio, expands its core businesses, and pursues growth opportunities in its adjacent markets. Mr. Graham brings to his new position deep leadership experience in the global security arena as well as technical expertise in IS&GS's product lines.
Orlando P. Carvalho will become President of the Maritime Systems and Sensors (MS2) business effective Jan. 1, 2010, succeeding Fred P. Moosally who previously announced his retirement after a long and distinguished career with the U.S. Navy and the defense industry. Mr. Carvalho will lead MS2 in continuing competition for the U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ship program and in the pursuit of significant new business opportunities in Australia and across the globe. Mr. Carvalho is currently vice president and general manager of MS2's operations in Moorestown, N.J. ■