Astronics Corporation Appoints Linda O’Brien to Its Board of Directors
02 March 2023 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading supplier of
advanced technologies and products to the global aerospace and
defense industries, today announced the appointment of Linda
O’Brien to its Board of Directors, effective February 24, 2023. Ms.
O’Brien is Vice President and Chief Engineer at Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics, a position she has held since 2021. She was originally
employed by Lockheed/General Dynamics from 1986 to 2006, rejoining
the company in 2016. She has held a variety of positions including
Program Management Director and Deputy Vice President of ISR and
Unmanned Systems, Engineering Director- Deputy to the Vice
President of Engineering and Technology and Engineering Director-
Chief Engineer of Advanced Pilot Training. Prior to Lockheed, Ms.
O’Brien was a Senior Program Manager at Sikorsky Aircraft Company
and Director of Commercial Programs for Bell Helicopter
Textron.
Peter J. Gundermann, Chairman, President and CEO of Astronics,
commented, “Linda brings a wealth of technical and aerospace
industry knowledge to our board. Her expertise is directly relevant
to our business, and we look forward to her contributions as we
focus on the opportunities and challenges of the future.”
Ms. O’Brien holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the
University of Tennessee, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from
Southern Methodist University and an M.B.A. from Texas Christian
University.
The addition of Ms. O’Brien brings the Astronics’ Board of
Directors to nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with
proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works
side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power,
connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test
technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years,
Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with
exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers,
airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies
rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The
Company’s strategy is to increase its value by developing
technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to
its targeted markets.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit
Astronics.com.
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schedules, the demand for and market acceptance of new or existing
aircraft which contain the Company’s products, the need for new and
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