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James P. Libous, IEEE Fellow
Technology & Innovation Strategy
Corporate Engineering & Technology
James P. Libous is a corporate technology and innovation leader focused on transformational
technology, business innovation, and growth. He was named an IEEE Fellow in recognition of
extraordinary leadership and contributions to the electrical and information technologies and sciences for
the benefit of humanity and the engineering profession.
Libous has over 32 years of leadership experience at IBM and Lockheed Martin directing R&D and
commercialization of advanced technology, products, and services for the Semiconductor, High
Performance Computing, Telecom, Aerospace & Defense, and Global Security industries. He is currently
responsible for emerging electronics technology R&D and innovation strategy at Lockheed Martin
Corporate Headquarters. In this capacity, he develops technology and innovation initiatives for all
Business Areas and the 60,000 engineers and scientists in Lockheed Martin.
Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Libous spent 27 years at IBM, culminating in his tenure as Director of a
250-Person Industry-Academia-Government Nanoelectronics Research Consortium, funded jointly by
NYS and Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC). He also directed R&D teams that developed and
launched advanced technology and products for IBM’s $40B Systems & Technology Business.
Libous serves on multiple advisory boards and received numerous awards for contributions to industry
and academia, including the Union College Outstanding Electrical Engineering Alumnus Award and the
SRC Outstanding Research Leadership Award. He serves as a consultant on strategic business and
government policies and investments to preserve the U.S. Industrial Base.
Libous holds multiple U.S. Patents, published numerous technical papers in refereed journals and
international conference proceedings, and is a frequent speaker at conferences, colleges, and
corporations. He holds a BSEE degree from Union College and MSEE degree from Syracuse University.