10 Lockheed Martin leaders in new roles in 2026
These ten Lockheed Martin leaders each started their current role at Lockheed Martin in 2026, from production and manufacturing vice presidents to engineering, finance and business transformation leaders. A reader can learn how Lockheed Martin leaders approach a role they started in 2026 from people who hold one now.
Professionals to explore
Bobby Myrick
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Business Transformation · Lockheed Martin
Bobby Myrick has been Vice President of Business Transformation at Lockheed Martin since January 2026, based in Greater Hartford. At Lockheed Martin, Bobby Myrick was also Vice President Information Technology (2024–2026), Aeronautics IT Operations and Support Director (2022–2024) and Director of Applications (2017–2022).
Brian Bold
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Manufacturing, Space Operations · Lockheed Martin
Brian Bold has been Vice President - Manufacturing, Space Operations at Lockheed Martin since June 2026. Brian Bold was also Senior Director at Boeing (2024–2026), Vice President at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (2023–2024) and General Manager, Production Control there (2019–2023).
Chris Northup
LinkedInExperience: Director, Vehicle Systems · Lockheed Martin
Chris Northup has been Director, Vehicle Systems at Lockheed Martin since March 2026, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. At Lockheed Martin, Chris Northup was also Senior Manager, F-35 Engineering (2025–2026) and Sr. Manager, Cyber Security Engineering (2019–2025).
Craig Mackiewicz
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Production Operations, Missiles and Fire Control · Lockheed Martin
Craig Mackiewicz has been Vice President of Production Operations, Missiles and Fire Control at Lockheed Martin since May 2026, based in Jupiter, Florida. Craig Mackiewicz also lists Vice President of Production, RMS Mission Systems (2018–2026) and Director of Operations, Radar Integration (2016–2026) at Lockheed Martin.
Dave Buecher
LinkedInExperience: Chief Engineering Director · Lockheed Martin
Dave Buecher has been Chief Engineering Director at Lockheed Martin since July 2026, based in Littleton, Colorado. At Lockheed Martin, Dave Buecher was also Mission Assurance Director (2025–2026), Sr. Program Manager (2020–2025) and Mechanical Engineering Manager (2019–2020).
Jenna Thompson
LinkedInExperience: Finance and Business Operations Director · Lockheed Martin
Jenna Thompson has been Finance and Business Operations Director at Lockheed Martin since July 2026, based in Winter Garden, Florida. At Lockheed Martin, Jenna Thompson was also Senior Program Manager (2022–2026), Manager Program Management (2021–2022) and Financial Analyst Staff (2018–2019).
Linda O'Brien
LinkedInExperience: Vice President Engineering Operations · Lockheed Martin
Linda O'Brien has been Vice President Engineering Operations at Lockheed Martin since July 2026, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. At Lockheed Martin, Linda O'Brien was also Program Director (2019–2021), Director and Deputy to VP of Engineering and Technology (2018–2019) and Chief Engineer, Advanced Development Programs (2016–2018).
Mike Shepherd
LinkedInExperience: Director Chief Engineer, Skunk Works® · Lockheed Martin
Mike Shepherd has been Director Chief Engineer, Skunk Works® at Lockheed Martin since January 2026, based in the Los Angeles area. Mike Shepherd was also Senior Director Of Engineering (2019–2026), Director of Engineering (2013–2019) and Deputy Chief Engineer (2011–2013) at Northrop Grumman.
Stephen Howes
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Aeronautics Operations · Lockheed Martin
Stephen Howes has been Vice President, Aeronautics Operations at Lockheed Martin since March 2026, based in Fort Worth, Texas. Stephen Howes also lists Vice President & Aeronautics Operations Deputy (from 2025) and F-35 Production Operations Vice President (2022–2025) at Lockheed Martin.
William Angerer
LinkedInExperience: Mechanical Engineering Director · Lockheed Martin
William Angerer has been Mechanical Engineering Director at Lockheed Martin since July 2026, based in the Philadelphia area, and the profile places the role at Lockheed Martin Space. At Lockheed Martin, William Angerer was also Chief Engineer (2021–2026) and Systems Engineering Director (2016–2021).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01What did you focus on in your first months in your current role?
- 02Which parts of your earlier roles have been most useful in the role you hold now?
- 03How do you decide which priorities to take on first when you start a role at a large company?
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