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Northrop Grumman Appoint MD for Sperry Marine Business

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

April 3, 2014

Jeanne Usher: Photo Northrop Grumman

Jeanne Usher: Photo Northrop Grumman

Jeanne Usher has been named managing director of the Sperry Marine business unit, effective immediately inform Northrop Grumman Corporation. Usher succeeds Alan Dix, who recently retired following a distinguished career with the company spanning 33 years.

In her new position, Usher will have responsibility for all Sperry Marine's commercial and defence programmes and products worldwide. With its headquarters in New Malden, the Sperry Marine business unit operates in more than 15 countries and is a leading global provider of navigation solutions, including radars, compass systems, steering, speedlogs, and integrated bridge and control systems.

Usher joined Northrop Grumman in 1981 and has held a number of leadership positions in strategy, market development, supply chain and programme management. Most recently, she served as deputy managing director for Sperry Marine. Usher received a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin. She has also completed the general management programme at Harvard University and the executive marketing strategy programme at the University of Maryland.

About Northrop Grumman
The company is is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide.

www.northropgrumman.com

 

 

 

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