Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 7/100
1 mention(s) identify WANDA M. AUSTIN as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHEVRON CORP | 2021-04-08 | Dr. Austin has held an adjunct Research Professor appointment at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering since 2007. | Dr. Austin has a Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering and has held senior management positions in technology and engineering, indicating a strong technical background. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2018-04-11 | Wanda M. Austin has served as a director of the Company since December 11, 2017. Dr. Austin was first identified to the Governance and Nominating Committee as a potential director candidate by a non-employee member of the Board. She is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation, a leading architect of the United States' national security space programs, where she served from 2008 until her retirement in 2016. From 2004 to 2007, Dr. Austin was Senior Vice President, National Systems Group of The Aerospace Corporation. Dr. Austin joined The Aerospace Corporation in 1979 and served in various positions from 1979 until 2004. Dr. Austin has served as an Adjunct Research Professor at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering since 2007. She is the co-founder of MakingSpace, where she serves as a motivational speaker on STEM education. Dr. Austin has been a director of Chevron Corporation, a petroleum, exploration, production and refining company, since 2016, serving on its Board Nominating and Governance Committee and Public Policy Committee. Dr. Austin is a trustee of the University of Southern California and previously served on the boards of directors of the National Geographic Society and the Space Foundation. Dr. Austin received an undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College, a master's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from the University of Southern California. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. The Board concluded that Dr. Austin should serve on the Board based on her leadership and management experience as a chief executive officer, her extensive background in science, technology, and government affairs in a highly regulated industry, and her public board experience. |
| 2019-04-08 | Wanda M. Austin has served as a director of the Company since 2017. Dr. Austin was appointed Interim President of the University of Southern California in August 2018. She is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation... Committees: Audit, Corporate Responsibility and Compliance... Director Compensation Table: Wanda M. Austin total compensation 363,003. |
| 2020-04-07 | Wanda M. Austin is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation... Dr. Austin has been a director of Chevron Corporation since 2016, serving on its Board Nominating and Governance Committee and chairing its Public Policy Committee. Dr. Austin has been a director of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. since October 2019 and is a member of its Audit Committee and Safety Committee, and chair of its Compensation Committee. Dr. Austin is a trustee of the University of Southern California... 2019 Director Compensation Table shows Wanda M. Austin with total compensation of $347,350. |
| 2021-04-06 | Wanda M. Austin is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation... Dr. Austin has been a director of Chevron Corporation since 2016 and Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. since 2019. Committees: Audit, Compensation and Management Development. Director Compensation Table shows $344,961 total compensation. |
| 2022-04-05 | Wanda M. Austin is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation... Dr. Austin was the Interim President of the University of Southern California... Committees: Audit, Compensation and Management Development... 2021 Director Compensation: Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $130,000, Stock Awards $209,970, All Other Compensation $20,000, Total $359,970. |
| 2023-04-06 | Wanda M. Austin is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation, a leading architect of the United States’ national security space programs, where she served from 2008 until her retirement in 2016. ... Committees: Audit, Compensation and Management Development ... 2022 Director Compensation: Wanda M. Austin 359,774 USD. |
| 2024-04-17 | Wanda M. Austin is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of The Aerospace Corporation, a leading architect of the United States’ national security space programs, where she served from 2008 until her retirement in 2016. From 2004 to 2007, Dr. Austin was Senior Vice President, National Systems Group of The Aerospace Corporation. Dr. Austin joined The Aerospace Corporation in 1979 and served in various positions from 1979 until 2004. Dr. Austin was the Interim President of the University of Southern California, or USC, from 2018 to 2019 and has served as an Adjunct Research Professor at USC’s Viterbi School of Engineering since 2007. She is the co-founder of MakingSpace, Inc., where she serves as a motivational speaker on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Dr. Austin has been a director of Apple Inc. since February 2024, serving on its Audit and Finance Committee. Dr. Austin has been a director of Chevron Corporation, a petroleum, exploration, production and refining company, since 2016 and lead independent director since May 2022, serving as the Chair of the Board Nominating and Governance Committee and a member of the Management Compensation Committee. Dr. Austin served as a director of Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc., a commercial space flight company, from 2019 until August 2023, serving as the Chair of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Safety Committee. Dr. Austin is a life trustee of USC, having served as a voting trustee from 2010 to 2021, and previously served on the boards of directors of the National Geographic Society and the Space Foundation. Dr. Austin received an undergraduate degree from Franklin & Marshall College, a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate from USC. She is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2017-04-11 | Wanda M. Austin Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, The Aerospace Corporation Age: 62 Director Since: December 2016 Independent: Yes Chevron Committees: Board Nominating and Governance, Public Policy Compensation During the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compensation: $109,841 |
| 2018-04-10 | Wanda M. Austin Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, The Aerospace Corporation Age: 63 Director Since: December 2016 Independent: Yes Chevron Committees: Board Nominating and Governance, Public Policy |
| 2019-04-15 | Wanda M. Austin Retired President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer, The Aerospace Corporation Age: 64 Director Since: December 2016 Independent: Yes Chevron Committees: Board Nominating and Governance Public Policy (Chair) ... The following table sets forth the compensation of our non-employee Directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018. Wanda M. Austin ... Total $416,011 |
| 2020-04-07 | Wanda M. Austin Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, The Aerospace Corporation Age: 65 Director Since: December 2016 Independent: Yes Chevron Committees: Board Nominating and Governance Public Policy (Chair) ... The following table sets forth the compensation of our non-employee Directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. Wanda M. Austin ... Total 490,643 |
| 2021-04-08 | Dr. Austin has held an adjunct Research Professor appointment at the University of Southern California’s Viterbi School’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering since 2007. |
| 2022-04-07 | Wanda M. Austin Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, The Aerospace Corporation Age: 67 Director Since: December 2016 Independent: Yes Chevron Committees: Board Nominating and Governance (Chair) Management Compensation Current Public Company Directorships: Amgen Inc. Virgin Galactic Holdings, Inc. 2021 non-employee director compensation The following table sets forth the compensation of our non-employee Directors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. Wanda M. Austin Fees earned or paid in cash: $85,000 Stock awards: $225,000 All other compensation: $10,492 Total: $320,492 |
| 2023-04-12 | Wanda M. Austin | 68 Lead Director (since May 2022) Retired President and CEO The Aerospace Corporation Director Since December 2016 Independent Yes Board Committees Board Nominating and Governance (Chair); Management Compensation 2022 non-employee Director compensation Wanda M. Austin $195,000 $225,000 $31,549 $451,549 |
| 2024-04-10 | Wanda M. Austin | 69 Lead Director Since May 2022 Retired President and CEO The Aerospace Corporation Director Since December 2016 Independent Yes Board Committees Board Nominating and Governance (Chair); Management Compensation Current Public Company Directorships Amgen Inc.; Apple Inc. 2023 non-employee Directors annual compensation Wanda M. Austin Fees earned or paid in cash($) 222,500 Stock awards($) 235,000 All other compensation($) 10,000 Total ($) 467,500 |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-10-11