Lockheed Martin Appoints Christian Marrone as Senior Vice President of Government Affairs
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has appointed Christian Marrone as the new senior vice president of government affairs, succeeding Robert Rangel, who will retire later this year. Marrone brings extensive experience, having previously served in significant roles within the U.S. government, including chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security. His selection reflects Lockheed Martin's effective leadership succession planning. CEO Jim Taiclet praised Marrone's national security expertise and bipartisan relationships, while expressing gratitude for Rangel's contributions.
- Appointment of Christian Marrone indicates strong leadership succession planning.
- Marrone's extensive governmental experience may enhance company relations with key stakeholders.
- Transition may lead to short-term disruption as Marrone adjusts to the role.
BETHESDA, Md., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today Christian Marrone as the senior vice president of government affairs, succeeding Robert Rangel, who will retire later this year.
A proven leader in the public and private sectors, Marrone, a current Lockheed Martin vice president of government affairs, has played an active role in many of the most critical issues facing the company. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in 2019, he successfully served as a senior presidential appointee in both the Bush and Obama administrations in addition to his experience in state and local government and the private sector.
Marrone was chief of staff of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for former Secretary Jeh Johnson and also held a number of senior positions within the U.S. Department of Defense, including special assistant to then-Secretary Robert Gates, and acting assistant secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs.
"Christian is a seasoned leader with a strong history of national security expertise and bipartisan relationships. His selection showcases the strength of Lockheed Martin's leadership succession planning," said Jim Taiclet, chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin. "Robert's contributions to our national defense, both in government service and as a Lockheed Martin executive, have always been guided by a commitment to our men and women in uniform, pragmatic bipartisanship and upholding essential principles of ethics and integrity. We thank him for his service and wish him the best in retirement."
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