James D. Taiclet is the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and President of Lockheed Martin. James has held the CEO seat since 2020.
Current company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a US aerospace and defense manufacturer.
aerospace industryHeadquartered in BethesdaFounded 1995NYSE: LMT
Source: WikidataJames D. Taiclet has been CEO of Lockheed Martin since 2020.
Career
Sources: Lockheed Martin Corp 2026 DEF 14A
Education
United States Air Force Academy, BSPrinceton University, MPASource
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Vice president level and above, most senior firstJames D. Taiclet leads a leadership team of 10 published executives. The most recent appointment is Evan T. Scott as Chief Financial Officer, in seat since April 2025.
Most senior 5 of 10
| Name | Title | In seat since |
|---|---|---|
| James D. Taiclet | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | June 2020 |
| Gregory M. Ulmer | President – Aeronautics | February 2021 |
| Timothy S. Cahill | President – Missiles and Fire Control | November 2022 |
| Stephanie C. Hill | President – Rotary and Mission Systems | June 2020 |
| Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. | President – Space | January 2022 |
Sources: Lockheed Martin 2025 Form 10-K
James D. Taiclet is the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and President of Lockheed Martin. James has held the CEO seat since 2020.
James D. Taiclet has been CEO of Lockheed Martin since 2020, according to Lockheed Martin Corp 2026 DEF 14A.
James D. Taiclet has been CEO of Lockheed Martin for 6 years, since 2020.
Gregory M. Ulmer (President – Aeronautics), Timothy S. Cahill (President – Missiles and Fire Control), Stephanie C. Hill (President – Rotary and Mission Systems), Robert M. Lightfoot Jr. (President – Space), and 5 more. Source: Lockheed Martin 2025 Form 10-K.
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