Kathy Warden

Under the leadership of CEO Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman unveiled its new B-21 Raider stealth bomber—the first new American bomber in 30 years and the world’s first “sixth-generation” aircraft, representing the next era in stealth technology for the U.S. Air Force. Since Warden took the helm of the aerospace and defense technology company in 2019, Northrop Grumman’s stock has risen 80%. Over the past year, the company also created the largest solid rocket booster capable of transporting humans to space for NASA’s Artemis mission. Warden has championed an inclusive workplace for the company’s more than 100,000 employees: Northrop Grumman is consistently rated a top employer in diversity, disability, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.