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Northrop Grumman appoints global biz development officer

Stephen O’Bryan will become corporate vice president and global business development officer for Falls Church-based Fortune 500 aerospace and defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. on Feb. 6.

Northrop Grumman announced that the board of directors elected O’Bryan on Monday.

O’Bryan will lead business development organization and contribute to international growth. He succeeds David Perry, who is set to retire March 31. Perry will continue as corporate vice president to support the transition until his retirement.

O’Bryan will report to Kathy Warden, Northrop Grumman’s chair, CEO and president.

“Steve is a highly respected business leader, and with his experience and expertise, he’ll help further position and grow our business in key markets around the world,” Warden said in a statement.

O’Bryan comes from Boston Consulting Group, according to a Northrop Grumman news release. Previously, he served as executive director of GBD Defense Group. From 2018 to 2019, he served as senior vice president and chief global business development officer for L3Harris Technologies Inc. From 2004 to 2018, O’Bryan held various roles with Lockheed Martin Corp., including vice president of strategy and business development.

O’Bryan was an F/A-18 pilot in the U.S. Navy and is a graduate of the Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program, originally called the Navy Fighter Weapons School and more commonly known as Top Gun.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Colgate University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Defense contractor Northrop Grumman employs roughly 95,000 employees and reported $36.6 billion in 2022 revenue. The company ranked No. 399 on the Fortune Global 500 list in 2022.

Noblis names VP for federal civilian sector

Reston-based Noblis Inc. has named Lisa Gardner as vice president of its federal civilian solutions sector as well as to Noblis’ executive council, according to a news release.

Noblis is a not-for-profit corporation that delivers technical and advisory strategies and solutions to federal government clients.   Gardner will direct strategy, business development and program execution in her new role. She previously worked as the business development executive for the federal civilian solutions area, leading efforts in the transportation, space and health sectors.

“I congratulate Lisa on her new appointment. She’s already been responsible for driving growth across this portfolio, so she’s truly well positioned to take the lead,” Noblis President and CEO Mile Corrigan said in a statement.

Gardner joined Noblis in January from Leidos, where she was a senior development for business development and strategy for health and human services, according to her LinkedIn account. She earned her bachelor’s degree in science and commerce and a master’s degree in management of information technology from the University of Virginia.

“I’m honored to take on this role at an exciting time for Noblis,” said Gardner. “I look forward to leading an inspiring and collaborative team to build on the strong capabilities we offer to civilian agencies.”

 

Outgoing chamber leaders honored by state association

The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has honored two retiring leaders with lifetime achievement awards.

Prince William Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Debbie Jones and Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joyce Waugh received the awards during the VACCE’s 2022 executive leadership conference, held Wednesday in Chester, according to a news release.

Jones announced her retirement in April and will serve in her position until the end of the year. She served 17 years as president and CEO of the Prince William County-Greater Manassas Chamber, which merged in 2010 with the Prince William Regional Chamber to form the Prince William Chamber. Jones has led the Prince William Chamber since July 2014 after joining the chamber in 2010 as chief operating officer. She is a graduate of the 2007 cohort of Lead Virginia.

“I am honored to be recognized for the good work we have been able to accomplish with the Prince William Chamber over the past 32 years,” Jones said in a statement. “I appreciate VACCE’s continued support and look forward to my next adventure.”

Waugh announced her retirement, effective Dec. 31, in June. She joined the Roanoke regional chamber in July 2000 as vice president of public policy and strategic issues and became president and CEO in October 2008. She spent the previous half of her career as public relations director for Roanoke Valley Psychiatric Center (now part of LewisGale Health System) and as assistant director for the Roanoke County Department of Economic Development. Waugh was named VACCE’s 2012 Chamber Executive of the Year.

“It’s truly humbling and such an honor to be recognized by VACCE in the profession I’ve loved for 22 years — half of my 44-year career in Virginia’s Blue Ridge,” Waugh told Virginia Business. “VACCE recognizes excellence in the chamber profession. I’ve learned a tremendous amount from my fellow chamber leaders through VACCE.”

The VACCE lifetime achievement award recognizes performance in the field of chamber of commerce leadership. Achievements, effectiveness in addressing challenge,  professionalism, program development and implementation, fiscal management, community stature and other special qualities factored into the process, the VACCE said.