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    Kathy J. Warden

    Chair, CEO, and President at Northrop Grumman Corp
    Board
    Since January 2019
    Age
    53 years
    Tenure
    Joined in 2008 and served in progressive leadership roles—including Vice President, Corporate Vice President, and President of various sectors—before becoming CEO and President in January 2019 and later Chair in August 2019.

    Also at Northrop Grumman Corp

    BRD
    Benjamin R. Davies
    Corporate Vice President, Defense Systems
    KGS
    Kathryn G. Simpson
    Corporate Vice President and General Counsel
    KBC
    Kenneth B. Crews
    Corporate Vice President and CFO

    About

    As of January 29, 2025, she is 53 years old and is widely recognized for her deep expertise in the aerospace and defense industry.

    She joined the corporation in 2008 and quickly established herself by taking on increasing leadership responsibilities, including roles such as Vice President of the Cyber Intelligence Division and Corporate Vice President for the Information Systems and Mission Systems Sectors.

    Her strategic contributions advanced the company’s performance significantly, leading her to be appointed as CEO and President in January 2019, and subsequently taking on the role of Chair in August 2019—a testament to her visionary leadership.

    Beyond her executive roles, she has also enriched the broader business community through her involvement on various boards and industry associations, contributing valuable insight and governance to organizations such as Merck & Co., Inc., the Aerospace Industries Association, and Catalyst.

    $NOC Performance Under Kathy J. Warden

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Northrop Grumman CorporationPresident and Chief Operating Officer January 2018 - December 2018Former NOC role
    Northrop Grumman CorporationCorporate Vice President and President of the Mission Systems Sector 2016 - 2017Former NOC role
    Northrop Grumman CorporationCorporate Vice President and President of the former Information Systems Sector 2013 - 2015Former NOC role
    Northrop Grumman CorporationVice President of the Cyber Intelligence Division 2011 - 2012Former NOC role
    General DynamicsLeadership Role N/AHeld leadership role before joining NOC
    Veridian CorporationLeadership Role N/AHeld leadership role before joining NOC
    General Electric CompanyLeadership Role in Commercial Industries N/ANearly a decade in commercial industries
    Venture Internet FirmPrincipal N/AHeld position as principal before joining NOC
    James Madison UniversityBoard of Visitors Member N/AFormer academic board position

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Merck & Co., Inc.Member of the Board of Directors N/AN/A
    CatalystMember of the Board of Directors N/AN/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $1,750,000Annual, 20236% increase from 2022
    Savings Excess Plan - Executive Contribution $484,2512023 (Deferred contribution)N/A
    Savings Excess Plan - Company Contribution $218,2692023 (Deferred contribution)Matching contribution
    ORAC - Company Contribution $226,5712023 (Deferred contribution)N/A

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2023

    Annual Incentive Plan (AIP)

    MetricValue/RangeNotes
    Target Bonus185% of Base SalaryBased on base salary
    Performance MetricsCompany Metrics Score: 0%-200% and Strategic & Operational Assessment: 80%-120%CPF derived from a blend of both components
    Company Performance Factor157%For 2023
    Final Bonus Payout$5,082,875Calculated as Target Bonus multiplied by the CPF
    Evaluation Period2023 Performance YearAnnual performance measurement

    Restricted Performance Stock Rights (RPSRs)

    MetricValue/RangeNotes
    Performance MetricsrTSR, Adjusted Cumulative FCF, ROICEach metric weighted equally (1/3)
    Target Range0% to 200% of Awarded RightsBased on performance against metrics
    Vesting ScheduleAfter 3-Year Performance PeriodJanuary 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025
    Grant DateFebruary 16, 2023
    Grant Date Fair Value$11,200,296
    Grant Date Stock PriceNot ProvidedN/A
    Additional DetailsDividend equivalents accruePaid upon distribution