Chauncey McIntosh has been named vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II Program at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, effective Dec. 1.

He succeeds Bridget Lauderdale, who will be retiring at the end of the year following a 38-year career with the company.

“Chauncey is an exceptional leader with distinct qualifications needed to lead the F-35 program. His selection showcases the strength and depth of Lockheed Martin’s leadership succession planning,” Greg Ulmer, president, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, in a statement. “Critical leadership appointments like this will continue to advance our 21st Century Security® solutions to support our growing customer needs.”

Lockheed said that McIntosh, who most recently was the vice president and deputy of the F-35 program, is an exceptional leader with more than 20 years of business, program management, engineering and customer engagement experience. As the vice president and general manager for the F-35 program, he will be responsible for further strengthening positive customer experiences by reinforcing and continually growing the capability and reliability of the F-35; showcasing significant program progress; and ensuring the F-35 program meets the speed, agility, quality, and affordability requirements deserved and expected by U.S. and international customers, the company said.

Previously, McIntosh led Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Warfare Systems & Sensors business, which is responsible for Aegis Weapon System software development. McIntosh oversaw the successful transformation of Aegis software development, the company said.

Before that McIntosh was the vice president and general manager for Lockheed Martin’s Training and Logistics Solutions line of business, leading execution and strategic growth of mission readiness and sustainment programs including the F-35.

Lockheed said that the F-35 is the most advanced, connected fighter aircraft in the world, providing unmatched 5th Generation capabilities and strengthening allied deterrence for the U.S. and its allies. It said that to date, 19 global customers have chosen the F-35 for its advanced, connected capabilities to strengthen 21st century security, enhance global partnerships and power economic growth. Lockheed said that more than 1,000 F-35s are operating around the globe and have generated more than 922,000 flight hours.

F-35s operate from 33 bases worldwide, Lockheed said, including 10 nations operating on home soil.

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