Comprehensive profiles of CEOs leading the world largest aerospace and defense companies — from missile systems and fighter jets to nuclear submarines and cybersecurity. Each profile includes salary, net worth, email, career history, and personal details.
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Updated February 2026 · 3 current CEOs · 2 former CEO profiles
| # | CEO | Company | Age | Net Worth | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phebe Novakovic | General Dynamics | 68 | ~$294–$700+ Million (GD shares) | — |
| 2 | Jim Taiclet | Lockheed Martin | 65 | ~$86–$359 Million | — |
| 3 | Christopher Calio | RTX | 51 | ~$14.5–$18 Million (RTX shares) | — |
Christopher T. Calio serves as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTX), the world’s second-largest aerospace and defense company by revenue. A JD/MBA graduate from the University of Connecticut, Calio began his career as an assistant counsel at United Technologies Corporation in 2005 and rose through the ranks over nearly two […]
Lockheed Martin Corporation, the world’s largest defense contractor by revenue, is led by Chairman, President, and CEO Jim Taiclet. A former U.S. Air Force pilot and Gulf War veteran, Taiclet assumed the role of CEO in June 2020 after transforming American Tower Corporation from a $2 billion company into a $100+ billion global infrastructure powerhouse. […]
Phebe Novakovic has served as Chairman and CEO of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD) since January 2013, making her one of the longest-serving leaders in the defense industry. A former CIA operations officer and Pentagon official, Novakovic transformed General Dynamics into a $52.6 billion revenue powerhouse with a record backlog of $118 billion. She was […]
UPDATE: Marillyn Hewson served as Lockheed Martin CEO from January 2013 to June 2020. The current CEO is James Taiclet (since June 2020). Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet — Salary, Age, Email & Net Worth → Marillyn A. Hewson served as Chairman, President, and CEO of Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), the world’s largest defense […]
UPDATE: Tom Kennedy served as Chairman & CEO of Raytheon Company from 2014 to 2020. Following the merger with United Technologies Corporation in April 2020, Raytheon became RTX Corporation. The current CEO of RTX is Christopher Calio (Chairman & CEO since 2024). RTX CEO Christopher Calio — Salary, Age, Email & Net Worth → Thomas […]