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Lisa Atherton
Chief Executive Officer at
TEXTRON INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Lisa M.
Atherton is currently President & Chief Executive Officer at Visual Learning Systems, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Textron, Inc., President & Director at Avco Corp., Director at National Defense Industrial Association, Director at Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors since 2017, and Independent Director at Southwest Airlines Co. since 2023.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Textron Systems Corp.
from 2017 to 2023, President & Chief Executive Officer at Bell Textron, Inc. from 2023 to 2026, and Executive Vice President-Military Business at Bell Helicopter from 2015 to 2017.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the United States Air Force Academy and an MBA from Mason School of Business of The College of William & Mary.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TEXTRON INC. 0.03% | 01/03/2026 | 54,509 ( 0.03% ) | 5 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
| 07/05/2026 | 15,648 ( 0% ) | 672 082 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Lisa Atherton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. | Director/Board Member | 15/05/2023 |
| TEXTRON INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 04/01/2026 |
Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors
 Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors is a company based in Bluemont, VA. | Director/Board Member | 11/09/2017 |
National Defense Industrial Association
 National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which promotes the best policies, practices, products and technology in support of defense and national security | Director/Board Member | - |
Visual Learning Systems, Inc.
 Visual Learning Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides geographic information systems software | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Avco Corp.
 Avco Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures aircraft components | President | - |
Former positions of Lisa Atherton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Bell Textron, Inc.
 Bell Textron, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures vertical lifts | Chief Executive Officer | 04/01/2026 |
Textron Systems Corp.
 Textron Systems Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides aerospace and defense technologies | Chief Executive Officer | 18/01/2023 |
Bell Helicopter | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/06/2017 |
Training of Lisa Atherton
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Connections
49
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11
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Southwest Airlines Co.
 Southwest Airlines Co. AirlinesTransportation Provides scheduled air transportation services | Transportation |
Textron, Inc.
 Textron, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells aircrafts, aftermarket parts & fuel components for automobiles | Electronic Technology |
Textron Systems Corp.
Textron Systems Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides aerospace and defense technologies | Electronic Technology |
Bell Textron, Inc.
Bell Textron, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures vertical lifts | Electronic Technology |
United States Air Force Academy
 United States Air Force Academy Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Visual Learning Systems, Inc.
Visual Learning Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides geographic information systems software | Technology Services |
Avco Corp.
Avco Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures aircraft components | Electronic Technology |
National Defense Industrial Association
National Defense Industrial Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association which promotes the best policies, practices, products and technology in support of defense and national security | Commercial Services |
Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors
Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors Boulder Crest Retreat For Wounded Warriors is a company based in Bluemont, VA. | |
Mason School of Business of The College of William & Mary
 Mason School of Business of The College of William & Mary Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bell Helicopter |
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