On 16 March 2020, Lockheed Martin Corp. announced that Chief Executive Marillyn Hewson will step down after six years in the role, and will be succeeded by our classmate James Taiclet, effective 15 June 2020. Jim, 59, has been a Lockheed board member since 2018, and served as CEO of American Tower since 2003. Hewson, 66, will become executive chairman of Lockheed.
Here is a link to the official announcement from Lockheed Martin.
Hats off to Jim!
Way to go, Jim! You're definitely in the big leagues now. Looking forward to lots of great things as you take the helm of a defense industry giant.