Northrop Grumman Elects Tom Jones Corporate Vice President and President, Aeronautics Systems; Janis Pamiljans to Retire

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Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has elected Tom Jones as corporate vice president and president of Aeronautics Systems, effective January 1, 2021. He will replace Janis Pamiljans, who is set to retire on February 26, 2021, after 34 years with the company. Kathy Warden, CEO, expressed confidence in Jones's leadership and vision for the Aeronautics business. Jones has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense sector, joining Northrop Grumman in 2011 from Boeing. Pamiljans will assist in the transition until his retirement.

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• Tom Jones brings over 30 years of experience in aerospace and defense.
• Confidence from CEO Kathy Warden in Jones's leadership and vision.
• Transition support from outgoing president Janis Pamiljans.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Oct. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announces that its board of directors has elected Tom Jones corporate vice president and president, Aeronautics Systems, effective January 1, 2021. Jones will succeed Janis Pamiljans, who has announced his intent to retire on February 26, 2021.

“Tom has consistently demonstrated his ability to lead complex businesses in the aerospace and defense industry," said Kathy Warden, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Northrop Grumman. “He is a seasoned executive and I am excited about the vision he has for our Aeronautics business.”

“On behalf of the company and the board of directors, I want to sincerely thank Janis for his significant contributions over his 34-year career with Northrop Grumman,” said Warden. “His leadership, business and manufacturing prowess and unwavering commitment to our employees and customers is a hallmark of everything he does.”

Pamiljans will continue as corporate vice president, reporting to Warden to support this transition and other company initiatives until his retirement.

Jones is currently sector vice president and general manager of Northrop Grumman’s Airborne Sensors & Networks division in the Mission Systems sector. This business delivers large-scale, mission-critical C4ISR systems and complex hardware and software products for airborne platforms, including many from the Aeronautics Systems sector. Previously, he led advanced technology and undersea systems businesses.

Jones has 30 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He joined Northrop Grumman in 2011 from The Boeing Company. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering from Kansas State University.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.

Contact:	Tim Paynter
	703-280-2720 (office)
	tim.paynter@ngc.com

FAQ

Who was appointed as president of Aeronautics Systems at Northrop Grumman?

Tom Jones was appointed as president of Aeronautics Systems, effective January 1, 2021.

When is Janis Pamiljans retiring from Northrop Grumman?

Janis Pamiljans is set to retire on February 26, 2021.

What is Tom Jones's background before joining Northrop Grumman?

Before joining Northrop Grumman in 2011, Tom Jones worked at The Boeing Company.

What role did Tom Jones hold prior to becoming president of Aeronautics Systems?

Tom Jones was the sector vice president and general manager of Airborne Sensors & Networks.