Kathy Warden
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Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President at Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia, United States
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Kathy Warden is chair, chief executive officer and president of Northrop Grumman Corporation. She was elected chairman of the Northrop Grumman Board of Directors in 2019 and has served as CEO and president since January 1, 2019. She was elected to the company’s Board of Directors in 2018.
Prior to becoming CEO and president, Warden served as president and chief operating officer where she was responsible for the operational management of the company’s four operating sectors as well as its enterprise services organization. She also led the integration of Northrop Grumman’s Orbital ATK acquisition.
Previously, she served as corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems and Information Systems sectors.
Prior to joining Northrop Grumman in 2008, Warden held leadership roles at General Dynamics and the Veridian Corporation, she was a principal in a venture internet firm, and she spent nearly a decade with the General Electric Company working in commercial industries.
Warden earned a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and a master’s degree in business administration from George Washington University. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Merck & Co., Inc. and Catalyst, as the vice chair of the Greater Washington Partnership and on the James Madison University Board of Visitors. She is also a member of the Business Roundtable.
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Kathy Warden shared thisOne of our four guiding values at Northrop Grumman is, “We commit to shared success.” Across our network of 9,000 suppliers, this commitment and trust between our teams is the foundation of how we iterate, innovate and deliver the vital technologies our customers count on. We recently recognized more than 30 top suppliers — nearly half of which are small businesses — along with 47 members of our Northrop Grumman team who, collectively, have made our company stronger, better and even more prepared to deliver for our customers. Congratulations to the team.
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Kathy Warden shared thisEighty-four years ago, 80 men in 16 planes set off on a mission that changed the course of World War II. It was a privilege to join Chairman Caine, Gen. Wilsbach, Lt. Gen. Field and others to honor the legacy of the Doolittle Raiders by unveiling a model of the next-generation aircraft that bears their name – the B-21 Raider – at the annual Doolittle Memorial Toast held by the Air & Space Forces Association. https://lnkd.in/e7PNvm53 Our Northrop Grumman team is incredibly proud to partner with the United States Air Force on this critical capability as we extend our legacy of delivering American airpower and technology superiority around the globe.
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Kathy Warden shared thisDriven by our unwavering commitment to our customers’ most pressing missions, the Northrop Grumman team delivered a strong quarter, fueling our momentum for the year. From accelerating critical capabilities like B-21 and Sentinel to expanding our manufacturing capacity by adding over 20 new facilities and 2 million sq. ft. over the past two years, investments we’ve made in our business are ensuring our ability to deliver, now. Operating with speed, scale and innovation, Northrop Grumman remains dedicated to our mission, our customers and to those serving on the front lines. United by our values and the knowledge that customers are counting on us to operate with urgency, I am confident our team has what it takes to meet this moment. https://lnkd.in/dJEK7twz
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Kathy Warden shared thisToday, as Artemis II successfully launches from Kennedy Space Center, we celebrate a defining American moment. This transformative mission will see the first Artemis crew venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere and around the moon for the first time in 50 years, powered by Northrop Grumman’s twin solid rocket boosters. From pioneering the first lunar lander and Space Shuttle boosters to vital cargo missions for the International Space Station, our team is incredibly proud to be a part of the past, present and future of American space exploration, helping advance our understanding of the universe and inspiring future generations to reach for the stars. https://lnkd.in/gjdWDFJG
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Kathy Warden shared thisThank you, GWP CEO Kathy Etemad Hollinger and KPMG US Managing Partner Patrick Ryan for the conversation. It’s an incredible privilege to support the vital work of both Northrop Grumman and the Greater Washington Partnership. This region has so much to offer in terms of talent, opportunity and innovation, and I’m proud of the impact we’ve made and the work still yet to come.Kathy Warden shared thisThe premiere episode of the Strategic Compass podcast — a new series I’m co-hosting alongside KPMG US Managing Partner Patrick Ryan — is now live. We begin the series with Kathy Warden, Chair, CEO and President of Northrop Grumman, an exceptional leader operating at the intersection of national security, advanced technology, and workforce transformation. In our conversation, Kathy shares what it means to lead through complexity and constant change — from navigating a highly regulated industry, to investing in talent nationwide, including across the Baltimore-to-Richmond corridor, to integrating AI across a global enterprise. In the months ahead, we’ll continue these candid conversations with CEOs and leaders shaping how industries evolve — regionally, nationally, and globally — and what it takes to lead in a period defined by disruption, competition, and rapid innovation. Upcoming episodes feature leaders across sectors — from energy and higher education to health care, sports, finance, and business — including Robert Blue, Ken Samet, Dr. J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, Tim Sands, and Mark Weinberger, along with Greater Washington Partnership co-founders Ted Leonsis, Russ Ramsey, and Peter L. Scher, with additional leaders to come. Listen to the first episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and learn more about the Strategic Compass podcast: https://lnkd.in/eMnQm2Wx
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Kathy Warden shared thisTaking something intricate and bringing clarity — transforming complexity into possibility — is part of what drew me to engineering early in my career. It’s also what inspires the 40,000 engineers across Northrop Grumman every day. Their ability to design, develop, and produce the most advanced systems in the world is worth celebrating year-round, and especially during Engineers Week. To all our engineers: thank you for your ingenuity and unwavering dedication to innovating, pushing boundaries, and delivering for our customers.
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Kathy Warden shared thisBuilding on the strong performance of the B-21 program, our Northrop Grumman and United States Air Force team is proud to accelerate production of this next-generation aircraft and deliver more Raiders, faster. The work we do at Northrop Grumman has never been more essential, and our investments in capability and capacity – including more than $5 billion in digital engineering and manufacturing infrastructure – ensure that we continue to deliver vital technological advantages to our nation and allies. https://lnkd.in/eUYhqd7d
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Kathy Warden shared thisI’m pleased to welcome John Greene as Northrop Grumman’s new corporate vice president and chief financial officer. John is a seasoned finance and business executive with global leadership experience in highly regulated industries. Over the course of his career, he has built a proven track record managing strategic capital deployment and creating shareholder value. I look forward to the significant opportunities for growth under John’s leadership. Welcome, John!
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Kathy Warden shared thisNorthrop Grumman’s technology leadership and strategic investments across our business ensure we have the capacity, capability and technological edge to meet our customers’ needs today and for years to come. This team never stops striving to innovate and deliver for our customers, and as we kick off 2026, I’m confident we have the talent, strategy, speed and scale to meet this moment for our nation and our partners around the globe. https://lnkd.in/eXbnj9Wk
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