Northrop Grumman Corporation is a $30 billion global defense and technology company whose 122,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in information and services, electronics, aerospace and shipbuilding to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman is defining the future with an extraordinary portfolio of capabilities, technologies and products. From undersea to outer space and into cyberspace, they deliver innovative systems, products and solutions that affect our quality of life.

Dr. Ronald D. Sugar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will accept the Eddy Awards® on behalf of Northrop Grumman.

JACK KYSER
Senior Vice President & Chief Economist, LAEDC

Affectionately known as the “Godfather” of the Los Angeles economy, Jack Kyser has been the chief interpreter and storyteller for the regional economy for the past 25 years.  His contributions have been deep and far-reaching, with both the public and private sectors depending on his regular, in-depth analyses of key industry sectors and economic trends.  He has consistently provided the community with an understanding and appreciation for the diversity and dynamism of the greater Los Angeles area and his forecast report has been ranked #1 by the Wall Street Journal.