GREENVILLE, S.C., Lockheed Martin has announced that Danya Trent, vice president of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ F-16 Programs, will now also serve as site lead of the company’s Greenville, South Carolina facility. In this role, in addition to leading the overall F-16 product portfolio, Trent will be responsible for the strategic direction, performance and growth of the Greenville operation.
As the global home of the F-16, the Greenville site continues to ramp up F-16 production and is planning to deliver the first Block 70 jet to Bahrain in the first half of 2023. The team also provides sustainment support to the F-16 platform, as well as other platforms, such as the Lockheed Martin C-130.
“I am honored to be a part of the highly skilled and talented Greenville team of more than 1,000 employees who provide critical capabilities to the warfighter,” said Trent. “The future of our Greenville site is bright, and I am excited for all that we will continue to do to help our customers stay ahead of ready.”
Throughout her 21-year career with Lockheed Martin, she has held various leadership roles, including vice president of Lunar Exploration Campaigns, vice president of Program Management at Lockheed Martin Space and director of the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG)’s portfolio in the Southwest Asia, Middle East and North Africa (SAMENA) Region for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
“Our Greenville site has been a part of South Carolina’s aerospace industry for more than 38 years and continues to grow and evolve to meet our customers’ needs,” said OJ Sanchez, vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Integrated Fighter Group. “Danya’s leadership of our F-16 programs has positioned the platform for even more growth and success around the world, and her thoughtful, strategic approach will enable our Greenville team to continue to support our national defense and allies worldwide well into the future.”
