Kenneth “Kenn” Todorov is sector vice president and general manager of the Global Sustainment and Modernization division at Northrop Grumman Defense Systems. The division provides a broad-spectrum provider of critical sustainment and modernization solutions, integrated battle command systems, and tactical weapons and information systems, focused on evolving threats and quick-turn requirements for a wide variety of national security, military and civilian customers.

In this role, Todorov leads the Global Sustainment and Modernization division, which delivers mission critical global product and digital logistics, sustainment, operations and modernization solutions for air, sea and ground systems and weapon system components that ensure 24/7 mission readiness and success around the globe. Most recently, Todorov served as the vice president and general manager of the Combat Systems and Mission Readiness division, where he led teams to achieve notable business results in joint multi-domain operating solutions.

Previously, Todorov was vice president of Missile Defense Solutions business unit for the company’s Space Systems sector. There, he led a business focused on advancing people, processes, and technology as the premier provider of reliable and affordable transformational missile defense solutions to the warfighter. Todorov also led Northrop Grumman’s companywide campaign to develop solutions for hypersonic threats.

Before joining Northrop Grumman, Todorov concluded a 30-year career of service in the United States Air Force retiring in the rank of brigadier general. He served as deputy director for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and held senior leadership positions at the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO), United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). He also commanded the Air Force’s 23rd Wing “Flying Tigers,” responsible for 121 combat aircraft and generating air power in multiple global theaters.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Siena College and master’s degrees in business administration from National University, national security from the Naval War College and strategic studies from the Air War College. Todorov is also a non-resident expert in national security and missile defense projects at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.