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	\| alma_mater = James Madison University<br>George Washington University		\| alma_mater = James Madison University<br>George Washington University
	\| occupation = Business Executive, Defense Industry Leader		\| occupation = Business Executive, Defense Industry Leader
	\| years_active = ~~1992–present~~		\| years_active = 1992-present
	\| employer = [[Northrop Grumman\|Northrop Grumman Corporation]]		\| employer = [[Northrop Grumman\|Northrop Grumman Corporation]]
	\| organization = Northrop Grumman Corporation		\| organization = Northrop Grumman Corporation
	\| title = Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer		\| title = Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer
	\| term = January 1, 2019 – present (CEO)<br>2019 – present (Chair)		\| term = January 1, 2019 - present (CEO)<br>2019 - present (Chair)
	\| predecessor = Wesley G. Bush		\| predecessor = Wesley G. Bush
	\| board_member_of = Northrop Grumman Corporation (Chair)<br>[[Merck & Co.]] Inc.<br>Catalyst Inc.		\| board_member_of = Northrop Grumman Corporation (Chair)<br>[[Merck & Co.]] Inc.<br>Catalyst Inc.
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	== Career ==		== Career ==

	=== General Electric (~~1992–2001~~) ===		=== General Electric (1992-2001) ===

	Warden began her career at [[General Electric]] (GE), where she spent nearly a decade in various operational and management roles. At GE, she learned the company's rigorous approach to operations, quality, and leadership development.		Warden began her career at [[General Electric]] (GE), where she spent nearly a decade in various operational and management roles. At GE, she learned the company's rigorous approach to operations, quality, and leadership development.
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	She subsequently held executive roles at [[General Dynamics]], gaining experience in the defense industry before moving to Northrop Grumman.		She subsequently held executive roles at [[General Dynamics]], gaining experience in the defense industry before moving to Northrop Grumman.

	=== Northrop Grumman (~~2008–present~~) ===		=== Northrop Grumman (2008-present) ===

	==== Early roles (~~2008–2017~~) ====		==== Early roles (2008-2017) ====

	Warden joined Northrop Grumman in 2008 as vice president and general manager of the company's cybersecurity business.<ref name="bloomberg">[https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/17701699 Kathy Warden Profile], Bloomberg, 2024</ref> She built and grew this critical business area, establishing expertise in one of the defense industry's fastest-growing segments.		Warden joined Northrop Grumman in 2008 as vice president and general manager of the company's cybersecurity business.<ref name="bloomberg">[https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/17701699 Kathy Warden Profile], Bloomberg, 2024</ref> She built and grew this critical business area, establishing expertise in one of the defense industry's fastest-growing segments.
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	* Corporate Vice President and President, Mission Systems sector		* Corporate Vice President and President, Mission Systems sector

	==== President and COO (~~2017–2018~~) ====		==== President and COO (2017-2018) ====

	In 2017, Warden was named president and chief operating officer, overseeing the operational management of Northrop Grumman's four business sectors and enterprise services organization. In this role, she led the integration of the $9.2 billion acquisition of [[Orbital ATK]], a transformative transaction that expanded Northrop Grumman's space and missile capabilities.<ref name="orbital">[https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-completes-acquisition-of-orbital-atk Northrop Grumman Completes Orbital ATK Acquisition], Northrop Grumman, June 2018</ref>		In 2017, Warden was named president and chief operating officer, overseeing the operational management of Northrop Grumman's four business sectors and enterprise services organization. In this role, she led the integration of the $9.2 billion acquisition of [[Orbital ATK]], a transformative transaction that expanded Northrop Grumman's space and missile capabilities.<ref name="orbital">[https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/northrop-grumman-completes-acquisition-of-orbital-atk Northrop Grumman Completes Orbital ATK Acquisition], Northrop Grumman, June 2018</ref>

	==== CEO and Chair (~~2019–present~~) ====		==== CEO and Chair (2019-present) ====

	On January 1, 2019, Warden became CEO and president of Northrop Grumman, succeeding Wesley G. Bush. Later that year, she was also elected chair of the board of directors.		On January 1, 2019, Warden became CEO and president of Northrop Grumman, succeeding Wesley G. Bush. Later that year, she was also elected chair of the board of directors.
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	'''Corporate boards:'''		'''Corporate boards:'''
	* [[Merck & Co.]] Inc. – Board of Directors		* [[Merck & Co.]] Inc. - Board of Directors
	* Northrop Grumman Corporation – Chair		* Northrop Grumman Corporation - Chair

	'''Non-profit and advisory roles:'''		'''Non-profit and advisory roles:'''
	* Catalyst Inc. – Board of Directors		* Catalyst Inc. - Board of Directors
	* Greater Washington Partnership – Chair		* Greater Washington Partnership - Chair
	* Aerospace Industries Association – Member		* Aerospace Industries Association - Member
	* Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Former Board Chair		* Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond - Former Board Chair

	== Recognition and awards ==		== Recognition and awards ==
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	=== China sanctions ===		=== China sanctions ===

	On May 22, 2024, Warden was sanctioned by the [[China\|Chinese government]] due to Northrop Grumman's arms sales to [[Taiwan]], reflecting the geopolitical tensions between the U.S. ~~and~~ China over Taiwan's defense capabilities.<ref name="china">[https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-sanctions-northrop-grumman-ceo-2024-05-22/ China Sanctions Northrop Grumman CEO], Reuters, May 22, 2024</ref>		On May 22, 2024, Warden was sanctioned by the [[China\|Chinese government]] due to Northrop Grumman's arms sales to [[Taiwan]], reflecting the geopolitical tensions between the U.S. And China over Taiwan's defense capabilities.<ref name="china">[https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-sanctions-northrop-grumman-ceo-2024-05-22/ China Sanctions Northrop Grumman CEO], Reuters, May 22, 2024</ref>

	=== Defense contractor scrutiny ===		=== Defense contractor scrutiny ===

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'''Kathy J. Warden''' (born circa 1971) is an American business executive serving as chair, chief executive officer and president of [[Northrop Grumman]], one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies. Appointed CEO in January 2019, Warden leads a company focused on advanced defense technologies including autonomous systems, cyber security, space systems, and next-generation aircraft.

{{Infobox person
| name = Kathy J. Warden
| image = Kathy_Warden.jpg
| caption = Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman CEO
| birth_date = circa 1971 (age 53-54)
| nationality = {{flagicon|USA}} American
| education = James Madison University (B.S. Accounting, MBA)
| title = Chair, Chief Executive Officer and President
| company = [[File:Northrop_Grumman.svg|120px]]
| networth = $75-100 million
| salary = 2023: $22.5 million
}}

== Career ==

Warden joined Northrop Grumman in 2008 and rose through finance and business development roles. She became president of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems sector before being appointed COO and then CEO. She is one of the few women leading a major aerospace and defense company.

== Personal life ==

Warden is married and maintains privacy about her personal and family life.

== Controversies ==

Northrop Grumman faces scrutiny over cost overruns on major defense programs including the B-21 stealth bomber and questions about defense contractor profit margins.

== References ==

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