Linda Hudson
American businesswoman From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linda Parker Hudson is an American businesswoman,[1] currently the Chairman & CEO of The Cardea Group[2] and former President[3][4] and CEO of BAE Systems Inc.[5] and Chief Operating Officer, BAE Systems plc. In her role at BAE Systems Inc., Hudson is the first woman to be the head of a company that is a major contractor with the Pentagon.[6] She currently serves on the board of directors for Bank of America[7] and Ingersoll Rand.[8]
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Linda P. Hudson | |
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| Born | Linda Parker Hudson |
| Education | University of Florida |
| Occupation | Business consultant/speaker |
University diplomas
A graduate of the University of Florida,[9] Hudson received her bachelor's degree with honors in Industrial and Systems Engineering in 1972. She remains active in the alumni and athletic associations and serves on advisory boards for the College of Engineering.[9] In 2011, she received an honorary doctorate degree in engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute,[10] and in 2014 she received an honorary doctorate in science degree from the University of Florida.[11]
Career
Hudson was the president & CEO of BAE Systems, Inc.[12]
In 2019, she was elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering for leadership in the development and production of military systems, and for mentoring and developing future engineering leaders.
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