BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 3, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors at Lockheed Martin (NYSE:
LMT) named Kevin O'Connor as the
corporation's new senior vice president, general counsel and
corporate secretary. Effective Jan.
13, O'Connor will succeed Maryanne
Lavan, who plans to retire. O'Connor most recently served as
senior vice president and chief legal officer for Carrier.
"Kevin is a proven leader who brings insight, expertise, and a
shared commitment to our 21st Century Security® vision.
I look forward to working with him as we continue to prioritize
strong governance and delivering more cutting-edge capabilities
faster and more affordably to the United
States and our allies," said Chairman, President and CEO
Jim Taiclet. "Over her exceptional
34-year career at Lockheed Martin, Maryanne has made a mark on our
company through her leadership, guidance and integrity. I
appreciate her many years of service and wish her all the best in
her next chapter."
Lavan will serve as a strategic advisor through the first
quarter of 2025 to help ensure a smooth transition.
About Kevin O'Connor
As
senior vice president and chief legal officer for Carrier, O'Connor
oversaw the company's legal and compliance matters worldwide. He
also was responsible for government and regulatory affairs, where
he developed and executed advocacy strategies to support global
business growth.
Prior to joining Carrier, he served as chief legal officer for
Point72. Before that, O'Connor served as the vice president of
Global Ethics & Compliance, UTC, and was a partner at the law
firm Bracewell LLP.
O'Connor is a proven leader with more than 25 years of
experience, bringing to the role a strong combination of experience
in government and the private sector, including at the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission, as U.S. attorney for
Connecticut and as associate
attorney general of the United
States, the third-ranking official at the Department of
Justice.
"It is an honor to join Lockheed Martin at such an exciting time
in its history, when national security solutions are of paramount
importance," said O'Connor. "The opportunity to work with such an
incredibly talented team while continuing to ensure the highest
standards in governance and compliance is truly exciting. I look
forward to working with the leadership team to help advance
Lockheed Martin's critical mission in this dynamic
environment."
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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