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Lucy Kennedy Ryan

Lucy Kennedy Ryan

Corporate Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman

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Experience30+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Experienced Fortune 100 senior executive with proven experience developing and leading global marketing and communications programs. Deep hands-on experience in media relations, executive communications, employee communications to support global operations and workforces; accomplished team builder and problem solver. Significant experience with crisis communications, reputation and issues management, branding, advertising and marketing strategy. Known for strong leadership skills and as trusted advisor to senior executives. Proud to work for a pioneering company, and part of the team defining possible every day.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Northrop GrummanCurrent
    Sep 2018–Present· 8 yrs
    • Corporate Vice President, Chief Communications OfficerCurrent
      2019–Present
    • Vice President, Enterprise Communications
      Sep 2018–Dec 2018
  • General Dynamics
    2010–Sep 2018· 8 yrs 8 mos
    • Director, Communication
      2010–Sep 2018
  • General Dynamics
    2004–2010· 6 yrs
    • Director, Marketing & PR
      2004–2010
  • Sightline Marketing
    2000–2004· 4 yrs
    • Director, Marketing & PR
      2000–2004
  • Reingold, Inc.
    1998–2000· 2 yrs
    • Director, Information Technology
      1998–2000
  • George Mason University
    1996–1998· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Information Technology
      1996–1998

Education

MA

Internation Commerce & Policy

George Mason University

BA

University of Guelph

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Lucy Kennedy Ryan
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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GovernmentTeam LeadershipEmployee CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsMarketingMedia RelationsMarketing StrategyProposal WritingDoDProgram ManagementStrategyStorytellingCrisis CommunicationsDefenseStrategic CommunicationsBrand StrategyInformation AssurancePublic RelationsCorporate CommunicationsCommunity Engagement