Lockheed Martin has appointed James W. LaJeunesse to the position of vice president of finance and administration for Maritime Systems & Sensors, effective September 1, 2003. In this position, LaJeunesse will have responsibility for all aspects of finance, administration, pricing and contracts.

LaJeunesse will report directly to John C. McNellis, president of the Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors Tactical Systems line of business in Eagan, MN.

"James has an exceptional background, and his financial and administrative depth and experience will help us continue to drive our business forward," McNellis said. "We are happy to have Jim join our team."

LaJeunesse has been with Lockheed Martin for 24 years. He began his career in Nashua, NH, as a program administrator and advanced through positions with increasing responsibility, most recently as director of finance and controller for Lockheed Martin Information Systems in Orlando, FL.

LaJeunesse holds a bachelor of science degree from New Hampshire College in Manchester, NH, and a master's degree in business administration from Babson College in Wellesley, MA.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 125,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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SOURCE: Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems