Robert Lightfoot is the president of Lockheed Martin Space and an officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation. In this capacity, he leads the Space business, which is a more than $11 billion enterprise employing more than 22,000 people globally. The Space portfolio provides advanced technology systems for national security, civil and commercial customers. The Space business area includes integrated systems for satellites, human spaceflight, strategic and missile defense, satellite command and control, sensor and data processing including predictive analytics and big data applications, space observatories and interplanetary robotic spacecraft, and a range of sensing, communications, and exploration payloads.
Previously, Lightfoot served as vice president of Operations for Lockheed Martin Space and was responsible for production operations, including assembly, test and launch operations (ATLO), supply chain, quality, program management and all facilities, logistics, and security services. He also served as vice president of Strategy and Business Development within the business area. In this capacity, he led the growth of the Space business with a comprehensive strategy to develop new markets while maintaining the current portfolio. Lightfoot also led strategic planning, advanced technology development and new business acquisition efforts for all lines of business. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in 2019, he served as the president of LSINC Corporation.
Lightfoot spent 29 years at NASA, where he served as associate administrator, the agency’s highest-ranking civil service position. He held other critical leadership roles to support space operations, exploration and science missions including director of the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and director of Propulsion Test at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. He also focused on strategies for key missions including the Space Shuttle’s return to flight following the Columbia tragedy, then initial transition and retirement efforts for shuttle infrastructure.
He was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame in 2010, and received numerous awards during his NASA career, including the Presidential Rank Award for Distinguished Executives, the highest honor for federal government work, in 2006, 2010, and 2016.
Lightfoot earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alabama where he is a Distinguished Departmental Fellow for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, a College of Engineering fellow, and previously served on the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board.
What is M Lightfoot Jr's net worth?
The estimated net worth of M Lightfoot Jr is at least $865,440.00 as of February 26th, 2025. Jr owns 2,000 shares of Lockheed Martin stock worth more than $865,440 as of April 6th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Jr may own. Additionally, Jr receives a salary of $9,810,000.00 as Insider at Lockheed Martin. Additionally, Jr receives a salary of $2,590,000.00 as Insider at Lockheed Martin. Learn More about M Lightfoot Jr's net worth.
How old is M Lightfoot Jr?
Jr is currently 55 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Lockheed Martin. The oldest executive at Lockheed Martin is Ms. Maryanne R. Lavan, Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, who is 65 years old. Learn More on M Lightfoot Jr's age.
What is M Lightfoot Jr's salary?
As the Insider of Lockheed Martin Co., Jr earns $2,590,000.00 per year. There are 5 executives that earn more than Jr. The highest earning executive at Lockheed Martin is Mr. James D. Taiclet Jr., Chairman, President & CEO, who commands a salary of $9,810,000.00 per year. Learn More on M Lightfoot Jr's salary.
How do I contact M Lightfoot Jr?
The corporate mailing address for Jr and other Lockheed Martin executives is 6801 ROCKLEDGE DRIVE, BETHESDA MD, 20817. Lockheed Martin can also be reached via phone at (301) 897-6000 and via email at greg.m.gardner@lmco.com. Learn More on M Lightfoot Jr's contact information.
Has M Lightfoot Jr been buying or selling shares of Lockheed Martin?
M Lightfoot Jr has not been actively trading shares of Lockheed Martin during the past quarter. Most recently, Robert M. Lightfoot, Jr. sold 3,213 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $442.42, for a transaction totalling $1,421,495.46. Following the completion of the sale, the insider now directly owns 2,000 shares of the company's stock, valued at $884,840. Learn More on M Lightfoot Jr's trading history.
Who are Lockheed Martin's active insiders?
Lockheed Martin's insider roster includes Richard Ambrose (EVP), Timothy Cahill (EVP), Brian Colan (VP), John Donovan (Director), Stephanie Hill (EVP), Edward III (VP), M Jr (Insider), Maryanne Lavan (SVP), Kenneth Possenriede (CFO), Frank St. John (COO), James Taiclet, Jr. (Chairman), Bruce Tanner (VP), and Gregory Ulmer (EVP). Learn More on Lockheed Martin's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Lockheed Martin?
During the last year, insiders at the aerospace company sold shares 4 times. They sold a total of 11,108 shares worth more than $5,204,472.19. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 26th when VP Harry Edward Paul III sold 707 shares worth more than $312,925.27. Insiders at Lockheed Martin own 0.2% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Lockheed Martin. Information on this page was last updated on 2/26/2025.
