Defense technology manufacturer Lockheed Martin named Abby Lilly as its next chief supply chain officer, according to a Dec. 16 letter to suppliers.
Lilly started her role in December 2024, per her LinkedIn profile. She previously served as VP of global supply chain within the company’s rotary and mission system’s division since 2019.
In the letter to suppliers, Lilly said she would execute the company’s supply chain transformation strategy while streamlining procurement processes and fostering supplier partnerships.
“As we move forward, I want to assure you that our commitment to cultivating strong and productive relationships with our suppliers remains unwavering,” Lilly said in the letter. “We value the partnerships we have built and the significant contributions you make to our success.”
Before joining Lockheed Martin, Lilly spent nearly six years as vice president of supply chain at appliance manufacturer Eaton, according to LinkedIn. She served in a similar role with industrial engineering firm GKN Aerospace North America from 2010 to 2013.
Prior to Lilly, Chris Stone served as chief supply chain officer from March 2023 to August 2024, according to LinkedIn. Stone, now president of engineered components for textile manufacturer Albany International, left Lockheed Martin in August. He spent more than three years with the company before his departure, including over a year as chief supply chain officer.
Lilly’s appointment comes as Lockheed Martin works to improve its supply chain performance. The company endured a long recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in on-time delivery rates, but returned to pre-pandemic levels last year, CFO Jesus Malave said said during the UBS Global Industrials and Transportation Conference in December.
“Now what I would say is those on-time delivery rates weren't fantastic to begin with. There's a lot of opportunity there. But at least we're back to that same level of performance now,” Malave said, emphasizing the importance of quality and timeliness. “Now it's a question of working with all of our partners on how we improve those rates from here.”
