Former CEO and Chairman
Dr. Sugar has been a director since 2010; he is the chair of the audit and finance committee. He is the retired chairman and chief executive officer of Northrop Grumman Corporation, a global security company. Dr. Sugar served in this role from April 2003 to June 2010 and served as president and chief operating officer from 2001 to 2003. Before joining Northrop Grumman, he held executive positions at Litton Industries and TRW Inc., where he served as chief financial officer.
Dr. Sugar serves on the board of trustees of the University of Southern California and on the board of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. Dr. Sugar was elected as a member of the National Academy of Engineering for major contributions to advanced space communication systems and leadership in aerospace innovation.