Leaders in Business with Ralph Heath, President, Lockheed Martin

Ever since the Fort Worth Chamber helped bring the “bomber plant” to our city in 1941, it has been a driving economic force and continues to employ almost 15,000. Now Lockheed Martin, the plant has produced thousands of aircraft and seen several wars, presidential administrations and defense budget cycles.

Join us at the next Leaders in Business luncheon when we welcome Ralph D. Heath, executive vice president - Aeronautics for Lockheed Martin Corporation and president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. in Fort Worth.

Mr. Heath will provide:

·         An overview of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ current business portfolio and the company’s economic impact in Fort Worth and North Texas.

·         Insight into Lockheed Martin’s strategy of performance, affordability, agility and product relevancy, to address how global and U.S. economic conditions are affecting the defense business environment.

·         An inside look at the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program, including the latest information on testing and how the new aircraft will meet U.S. and allied nations’ air power needs for the next four decades.

·         Lockheed Martin’s commitment to philanthropy, diversity and other values that affect the quality of life in our area.