Jim Taiclet

Jim Taiclet is the chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a position held since June 2020, with the role of chairman commencing in March 2021. Prior to Lockheed Martin, Taiclet served as president and CEO of American Tower from September 2001 to May 2020, and held various leadership roles at Honeywell, including president and chief operating officer. Earlier in their career, Taiclet gained experience as a vice president at Pratt & Whitney, a consultant at McKinsey & Company, and an officer and pilot in the United States Air Force. Taiclet holds a Master of Public Affairs degree from Princeton University and an engineering and international relations degree from the United States Air Force Academy.