Stephanie Hill on geopolitics
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“Our adversaries are able to close the technological gap much faster than before, and the threats we're facing today are the most volatile and complex since the end of the Cold War. We need more capable and agile solutions produced faster than ever before with the same or better quality.”
On , Stephanie Hill, President of Rotary & Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin, spoke about geopolitics during Commitment to the Development of Others w/ Stephanie C. Hill on Next Steps Forward with Chris Meek.
About Stephanie Hill
Stephanie Hill, executive vice president of Rotary and Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin, has spoken publicly about the company's focus on integrating artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and 5G communications into defense platformshol. She described the current security environment as the "most volatile and complex since the end of the Cold War" and argued that the U.S. and its allies need "more capable and agile solutions produced faster than ever before." Hill highlighted Lockheed Martin's work on directed energy technology, including a teaming agreement with Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to develop the Iron Beam laser weapon system. She also discussed supply chain challenges the company faced in ramping up production of missiles and rocket systems in response to the war in Ukraine. Hill has frequently described herself as an "accidental engineer" and advocated for expanding the STEM talent pipeline, particularly among women and underrepresented groups. She has stated that "diversity drives innovation" and that creating an environment of "inclusion and belonging" is essential for teams to share ideas and innovate. Hill has also emphasized the importance of trust and psychological safety in leadership, saying that "trust is not a soft thing; it is a business imperative." She has spoken about her own career journey, including being told by a school counselor not to apply to a competitive high school, and has encouraged young people to pursue engineering, noting that it is "one of the highest paid careers that you can have with a four-year degree."