Kenny Robinson

About Kenny Robinson

Kenneth “Kenny” Robinson is the retired Chief Diversity Officer and vice president for Northrop Grumman, a defense technology company that has a long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE & I). As the Chief Diversity Officer, Kenny was committed to advancing the company’s inclusive culture, and championed Northrop Grumman’s commitment to diversity – from the talent acquisition process to creating an environment of belonging. He oversaw a myriad of DE & I programs including the company’s 14 employee resource groups with over 220 chapters and employees. Kenny also lead the Global Corporate Responsibility team and was president of the Northrop Grumman Foundation. Prior to this role, Kenny was the vice president of Engineering and Sciences for Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Maritime, Land Systems & Sensors division. He also served as vice president, Strategic Force Programs business unit, Intelligence and Surveillance and Reconnaissance division, where he oversaw a portfolio of national security space systems mission control programs. Kenny joined Northrop Grumman in 2007 following a distinguished career with the U.S. Air Force culminating as the commander of the Global Positioning Satellite Control Segment Group. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the United States Air Force Academy and a master’s degree in applied management from Lesley University. He is a graduate of the Defense Acquisition University Advanced Program Manager’s course and is a certified Acquisition Professional Development Level He is also a member of the California Science Center Board of Trustees.

Experience

1. Partner

   Elara Nova

   May 2024 — Present

   We are a global professional services firm focused on helping businesses and government agencies maximize the strategic advantages of the space domain.

Education

• United States Air Force Academy

  BS, Biological Sciences

  1978 — 1982

• The Wharton School

  Corporate Governance

  2024

• Lesley University

  MS, Applied Management

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Logistics Management
• Dod