The planned transition of the Lead Independent Director role to James S.
Filing excerpt
On February 11, 2026, the Board designated James S. Turley as the Lead Independent Director effective May 20, 2026. Mr. Turley will succeed Madeleine A. Kleiner who is retiring from the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders since she will have attained the Board's retirement age.
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{
"signal_id": "bfe270c5-b8aa-42b9-b7d9-ecd79738859d",
"signal_type": "sec-8k",
"signal_subtype": "governanceChange",
"detected_at": "2026-02-17T08:59:56.793+00:00",
"company": {
"name": "Northrop Grumman",
"domain": "northropgrumman.com"
},
"data": {
"detail": "The planned transition of the Lead Independent Director role to James S. Turley presents a key opportunity to engage with new board leadership ahead of the May 20, 2026 effective date. This change could influence long-term corporate strategy and oversight, potentially leading to reviews of major contracts and vendor relationships.",
"metrics": {
"timeframe": "next_quarter"
},
"summary": "James S. Turley designated as new Lead Independent Director, effective May 20, 2026.",
"excerpts": "On February 11, 2026, the Board designated James S. Turley as the Lead Independent Director effective May 20, 2026. Mr. Turley will succeed Madeleine A. Kleiner who is retiring from the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders since she will have attained the Board's retirement age.",
"relevance": 0.9,
"sentiment": "neutral",
"confidence": "high",
"source_url": "https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1133421/000162828026008140/noc-20260211.htm",
"filing_date": "2026-02-13",
"filing_year": 2026,
"fiscal_year_end": "02/11",
"sales_relevance": "Governance tools needed",
"signal_category": "esg"
}
}
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