About
Ellen M. Lord has served as an AAR director since 2021. She was Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment for the U.S. Department of Defense (2017-2021) and previously President and Chief Executive Officer of Textron Systems (2012-2017). She currently serves on the boards of Parsons Corporation and SES S.A.
Roles
Aar Corp.
Independent Director · Current role
2021–present
U.S. Department of Defense
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
2017-2021
Textron Systems
President and Chief Executive Officer
2012-2017
External Roles
Parsons Corporation
Director
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Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Director (past five years)
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Director Compensation
FY FY2026
Fees earned or paid in cash
$95,000
All other compensation
$7,250