BETHESDA, Md., June 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed
Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that its board of directors has
elected retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Bruce
Carlson to the board effective July
1, 2015. Carlson will serve on the corporation's Nominating
and Corporate Governance, and Classified Business and Security
committees.
"Bruce's extensive knowledge of global security issues will
deepen our insight into the national security requirements of our
customers," said Marillyn Hewson,
Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO. "His guidance will be
invaluable as we focus on providing our customers with the advanced
technology solutions they need to address the fast-changing
geopolitical environment."
Carlson, 65, has a deep background in national and global
defense issues and a strong record of helping large organizations
develop strategies focused on global security. He recently served
as the 17th Director of the National Reconnaissance Office from
2009 until 2012. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 2009 after
over 37 years of service.
During his Air Force career, Carlson served as Commander, Air
Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio; Commander, Eighth
Air Force at Barksdale AFB,
Louisiana; Director for Force Structure, Resources and
Assessment for the Joint Staff; Director of Operational
Requirements, U.S. Air Force Headquarters; and, Commander, 49th
Fighter Wing (the Air Force's first stealth fighter wing) at
Holloman AFB, New Mexico.
Carlson has been chairman of the board of advisors of
Utah State's Space Dynamics Laboratory
since June 2013. He received his
bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Minnesota in 1971, and earned
master's degrees in business management and strategic studies from
Webster University in 1980 and
Naval War College in 1989,
respectively.
For additional information, visit our website:
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/board/.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda,
Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace
company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is
principally engaged in the research, design, development,
manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology
systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for
2014 were $45.6 billion.
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