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Jim Taiclet

Investor

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

About

Jim Taiclet is chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, roles he assumed after joining as president and CEO in June 2020 and becoming chairman in March 2021; he has served on the company's board since January 2018. He previously was chairman, president and CEO of American Tower Corporation, president of AlliedSignal (later Honeywell Aerospace Services), and vice president of Engine Services at Pratt & Whitney. He began his career as a U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with degrees in engineering and international relations, and holds a master's degree from Princeton University.

Invests in

Defense Tech

Experience

  1. Lockheed MartinChairman, President & CEOcurrent2021 — presentBethesda, Maryland, United States
  2. Lockheed MartinPresident and Chief Executive Officercurrent2020 — present
  3. American TowerExecutive Chairman2020
  4. American TowerChairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer2004 — 2020
  5. American TowerPresident and Chief Operating Officer2001 — 2004
  6. HoneywellPresident, Honeywell Aerospace Services1999 — 2001
  7. Pratt & WhitneyVice President, Engine Services1996 — 1999
  8. McKinsey & CompanyTelecommunications and Aerospace Consultant1991 — 1996
  9. United States Air ForceOfficer and Pilot1985 — 1991

Colleagues at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Alison (Ali) Perez
Investor at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Bobby Guthrie II
Associate at Ff Venture Capital
Carter Callaway
Associate at Ultratech Capital Partners
Chris Moran
Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Chris Wronsky
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Daniel J. Tenney
Senior Vice President, Global Business Development and Strategy at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Dr. Anthony DeSimone
Chief Engineer and Senior Vice President, Enterprise Engineering at Lockheed Martin Ventures
Dr. Sarah B. Hiza
Senior Vice President, Technology and Strategic Innovation at Lockheed Martin Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jim Taiclet?
Jim Taiclet is chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin, roles he assumed after joining as president and CEO in June 2020 and becoming chairman in March 2021; he has served on the company's board since January 2018. He previously was chairman, president and CEO of American Tower Corporation, president of AlliedSignal (later Honeywell Aerospace Services), and vice president of Engine Services at Pratt & Whitney. He began his career as a U.S. Air Force officer and pilot, is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy with degrees in engineering and international relations, and holds a master's degree from Princeton University.
Where does Jim Taiclet work?
Jim Taiclet is Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Lockheed Martin Corporation at Lockheed Martin Ventures.
What does Jim Taiclet invest in?
Jim Taiclet invests in Defense Tech.
Where did Jim Taiclet go to school?
Jim Taiclet studied at Princeton University (Master of Public Affairs); United States Air Force Academy (Engineering and International Relations).

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