Adel Ismaili

Adel Ismaili has extensive experience in the aerospace and defense industry, currently serving as Senior Manager of Global Business Development & Strategy at Lockheed Martin since 2005. Ismaili has led initiatives that resulted in significant cost reductions, such as a competitive intelligence tool that saved $150 million and a workforce management tool that reduced management costs by $130 million. With a strong background in data science, analytics, and systems engineering, Ismaili has successfully managed large teams, executed complex digital transformations, and developed data strategies that enhance organizational performance. Additional roles at Lockheed Martin include leadership in advanced development programs and international business development. Ismaili holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, a Master's in Systems Engineering from Southern Methodist University, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington.