Lockheed Martin has appointed OJ Sanchez as vice president and general manager of Skunk Works, and Mike Shoemaker as vice president and general manager of the Integrated Fighter Group, both of whom started their roles on Monday.
Sanchez replaces John Clark, who has been promoted to senior vice president for Technology and Strategic Innovation. Shoemaker takes over Sanchez’s previous role.
“With their combined experience, OJ and Mike will work closely together—and with our broader team—to drive innovation and strategy across platforms, across Aeronautics and across the corporation,” said Greg Ulmer, president, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “They will focus on shaping the future of air dominance and advancing Lockheed Martin’s position as a leader in the development and delivery of airpower capabilities integrating across all domains.”
In his new role, Sanchez will lead the Skunk Works division, focusing on advanced technology development and integration across a range of primarily classified military programs. He will continue the division’s core philosophy of Quick, Quiet, Quality. Sanchez, who joined Lockheed Martin in 2014 following a successful career in the U.S. Air Force as an F-22 pilot, most recently led the Integrated Fighter Group. Under his leadership, the group introduced the F-16 Block 70 and worked with the U.S. Air Force to maintain and enhance the F-22 for current and future deterrence. Ulmer commented, “With threats becoming more complex, OJ is the right leader to focus our Skunk Works team on developing and integrating technologies that will secure the skies today – and maintain a competitive edge in the future.”
Shoemaker, in his new role at the Integrated Fighter Group, will oversee the development, manufacture, and sustainment of various aircraft programs, including the F-16, F-22, T-50, KF-21, F-21, and F-2. He most recently served as vice president for F-35 Customer Programs, where he set strategic direction for all U.S. services, partner countries, and Foreign Military Sale customer relationships. Shoemaker has a 35-year career in the U.S. Navy as a pilot, culminating in his final role as Commander, Naval Air Forces.
“Mike’s unique blend of military experience and expertise in air dominance positions him well to provide strategic direction and oversight as the leader of the Integrated Fighter Group,” Ulmer added.
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