16 May 2019: Lockheed Martin has recruited Dean Acosta as senior vice president, Communications.
Dean Acosta joins Lockheed Martin with 30 years of experience in communications and journalism, with much of it spent leading corporate communications teams, in the technology, energy and aerospace and defence industries. Dean served as vice president and chief communications officer for Resideo, most recently, where he led employee and executive communications, media relations, social media and public affairs. Prior to that, Dean worked in companies like Honeywell, Phillips 66 and Boeing.
Dean received his bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and his master's degree from Seton Hall University in strategic communication and leadership.
"Dean is an impressive leader who has proven himself in both public service and in the private sector," said Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "His expertise and experience will help us communicate how our company works every day to protect lives, enhance security, and advance the frontiers of science and human understanding. We welcome Dean to the Lockheed Martin team."