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Northrop Grumman's Jan Rideout Honored as Premier 100 IT Leader

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Jan Rideout, Northrop Grumman Corporation's vice president and chief information officer of the Ship Systems sector, has been recognized as one of the business world's Premier 100 IT Leaders by Computerworld magazine. This prestigious award honors executives who demonstrate exceptional technology leadership in addressing pressing business challenges. Rideout was selected from nearly 600 nominees, who were evaluated against Computerworld's IT Leadership Index and reviewed by the magazine's editors and an external panel of judges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rideout was chosen from over 600 nominees for the Premier 100 IT Leaders award, which recognizes executives who excel in technology leadership.
  • The award honors executives who show exemplary technology leadership in resolving pressing business problems, and Rideout was selected based on her outstanding performance in this area.
  • As vice president and chief information officer of Northrop Grumman's Ship Systems sector, Rideout is accountable for IT planning, budgeting, and execution within the organization, which employs over 17,000 shipbuilding professionals.
  • The sector is one of the nation's leading full-service systems companies for ship design, engineering, construction, and life-cycle support for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and international navies, as well as commercial vessels.
  • Rideout's 21-year career with Northrop Grumman includes notable achievements, such as leading a multi-year IT systems consolidation program, implementing a common procurement system, and securing necessary IT equipment to meet employees' needs.
  • The complete list of Premier 100 IT Leaders can be found in the January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com/p1002005.

Statistics:

  • Over 600 nominees were evaluated for the Premier 100 IT Leaders award.
  • The Northrop Grumman Ship Systems sector employs over 17,000 shipbuilding professionals.
  • The company provides full-service systems for ship design, engineering, construction, and life-cycle support for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and international navies, as well as commercial vessels.
  • Rideout's 21-year career with Northrop Grumman includes notable achievements in IT systems consolidation, procurement, and human resources implementation.

Sources:

  • "Northrop Grumman's Jan Rideout Honored as Premier 100 IT Leader", January 10, 2005 (PRIMEZONE via COMTEX)
  • "Premier 100 IT Leaders Named", January 3, 2005 issue of Computerworld
  • Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management", a leading technology media, research, and events company, and a business unit of International Data Group (IDG)

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