Lockheed Martin CIO Reveals Digital Strategy for Defense

October 6, 2025

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About the Guest

Maria Demaree

SVP, Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation & CIO

Maria Demaree is the senior vice president for Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation and chief information officer at Lockheed Martin. She leads the company’s enterprise-wide transformation program, 1LMX, which encompasses digital enablement, IT operations, cybersecurity, and innovation. Her organization spans more than 5,000 professionals globally. Previously, she served as vice president and general manager of the National Security Space business, overseeing a $6.6B portfolio and 8,000 employees. She has also led Lockheed Martin’s Special Programs and Mission Solutions organizations. Demaree holds a bachelor’s in computer science from Penn State and a master’s in systems engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Her recognitions include the Wash100, SWE APEX Award, and FedScoop’s Top Women in Tech.

Episode Overview

As Senior Vice President for Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation and Chief Information Officer at Lockheed Martin, Maria Demaree is leading one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense companies through a sweeping digital and cultural transformation.

In this episode of Technovation with Peter High, Maria shares how Lockheed Martin’s 1LMX program is uniting more than 122,000 employees worldwide under a mission-driven approach to digital enablement, process modernization, and cultural cohesion. She explains how her dual background in business leadership and IT shapes her strategy, the power of connecting global factories through data, and the role of AI and quantum computing in accelerating delivery for national security customers.

Maria also discusses:
► The balance between legacy modernization and digital-native innovation
► How Lockheed Martin is fostering a common culture (1LM) across business units
► The impact of AI and data convergence on defense and aerospace operations
► Why empathy, urgency, and mission focus drive effective digital transformation

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