Linda Hudson

Linda Parker Hudson
Occupation(s)	Business executive, engineer
Known for	Chairman and CEO of The Cardea Group; former President and CEO of BAE Systems Inc.; first female head of a major Pentagon contractor
Notable work	Leadership in military systems development and manufacturing; mentoring engineering professionals

Linda Parker Hudson is a prominent American executive, currently holding the positions of Chairman and CEO at The Cardea Group. She previously led BAE Systems Inc. as its President and CEO and also served as Chief Operating Officer for BAE Systems plc. Notably, Hudson was the first female to head a major Pentagon contractor during her tenure at BAE Systems Inc. Additionally, she holds board memberships at Bank of America and Ingersoll Rand.

University diplomas

Hudson graduated with honors in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Florida in 1972. She maintains active involvement with the university's alumni network and athletic programs, while also contributing to advisory committees for the College of Engineering. Her academic recognitions include an honorary engineering doctorate awarded by Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2011 and an honorary science doctorate granted by the University of Florida in 2014.

Career

As president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., Hudson demonstrated exceptional leadership. In 2019, she was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in recognition of her contributions to military systems development and manufacturing, as well as her dedication to mentoring upcoming engineering professionals.