Northrop Grumman Promotes John
Lilley and Peter Wong to Strategy Directors
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – March 6, 2006
– Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NYSE:NOC)
Newport News sector has announced two director-level appointments
within its Newport News sector. John Lilley has been promoted
to director of strategic planning and Peter Wong has been
promoted to director of strategic development.
“These promotions are a clear reflection
of the tremendous value John and Peter have provided and
will continue to provide Newport News and Northrop Grumman.
They will also play key roles in developing and mentoring
shipyard leaders who will rotate through the strategy
group in the coming years,” said Dan Arczynski,
vice president of strategic planning and integration.
As director of strategic planning, Lilley
will be responsible for producing the sector’s annual
strategic plan, analyzing industrial base and defense
policy issues and overseeing the development of strategic
goals and commitments for the Newport News sector. He
began his career with the sector in 1996 as operations
manager in the aircraft carrier program and has held a
number of positions of increasing responsibility including
construction manager, USS Enterprise overhaul;
director, aircraft carrier refueling and overhaul; and
most recently, manager, strategic planning and integration.
Lilley earned a bachelor’s degree
from the United States Military Academy and a master’s
of public policy from Harvard University.
Wong began his career at Newport News in
1985 as a senior accountant and has held a number of positions
of increasing responsibility including manager, treasury;
manager, financial and capital planning; and most recently,
manager of strategic planning and integration. In his
new position, Wong will be responsible for developing
business strategies and plans, assessing new business
growth opportunities and analyzing market trends and competitive
positions.
Wong holds a bachelor’s degree in
chemical engineering from the University of Virginia,
a master’s in chemical engineering from the University
of Florida, and a master’s of business administration
from Duke University.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global
defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop
Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative
products, services and solutions in systems integration,
defense electronics, information technology, advanced
aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With approximately
125,000 employees and operations in all 50 states and
25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international
military, government and commercial customers.
