Lorraine Martin
About Lorraine Martin
Lorraine Martin serves as the President and CEO of the National Safety Council and has held various leadership roles in the aerospace sector, including at Lockheed Martin. She co-founded the Pegasus Springs Education Collective and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and safety initiatives.
Work at National Safety Council
Lorraine Martin serves as President and CEO of the National Safety Council (NSC) since 2019. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at promoting safety and addressing systemic inequality. Martin advocates for a safe systems approach to traffic safety and supports the Road to Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate roadway deaths by 2050. She has also contributed to the Safety First Blog, sharing insights and strategies related to safety.
Experience at Lockheed Martin
Martin held multiple executive positions at Lockheed Martin, including Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Aeronautics F-35 Lightning II Fighter Program from 2013 to 2016. She also served as Deputy Executive Vice President for Aeronautics from 2012 to 2013 and as Executive Vice President and Deputy for Rotary and Mission Systems from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at Lockheed Martin provided her with extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, and program execution.
Board Memberships
Martin is actively involved in governance as a member of the Board of Directors for Kennametal since 2018 and IperionX since 2021. In these roles, she contributes to strategic oversight and governance, leveraging her extensive experience in the corporate sector to guide organizational direction and decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computational Mathematics from DePauw University and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Boston University. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in strategic planning and operations within the corporate environment. Martin is also committed to mentoring young women in STEM fields, encouraging their participation and development in these areas.
Background and Advocacy
Before her corporate career, Martin served as an Officer in the United States Air Force from 1984 to 1988. She co-founded the Pegasus Springs Education Collective, a non-profit organization focused on educational equity and collaboration. Martin has been involved in initiatives promoting safety and addressing systemic inequality, participating in discussions with key figures such as Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.