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Bruce Broussard and Kathy Warden

Bruce Broussard and Kathy Warden are two senior American business executives whose careers have reached the highest levels of major corporations. Broussard built his reputation in healthcare with Humana before becoming Interim CEO of HP Inc. in 2026, while Warden has led Northrop Grumman as Chair, President and CEO since 2019. Both have strong backgrounds in finance, technology and corporate strategy, but their industries, career paths and leadership responsibilities are distinctly different.

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InformationBruce BroussardKathy Warden
Full NameBruce Dale BroussardKathy J. Warden
Date of Birth1962/19631970/1971
Age6354
Net WorthEstimated multi-million-dollar fortuneEstimated around $220 million
Birth PlaceHamilton, New York, USASmithsburg, Maryland, USA
NationalityAmericanAmerican
ProfessionBusiness Executive, Corporate LeaderBusiness Executive, Corporate Leader
Current PositionInterim CEO, HP Inc.Chair, President & CEO, Northrop Grumman
Famous ForLeading Humana for more than a decade and becoming HP’s Interim CEOLeading Northrop Grumman since 2019
Previous Major PositionPresident & CEO, HumanaPresident & COO, Northrop Grumman
Career Experience30+ years30+ years
EducationBBA in Accounting & Finance, Texas A&M University; MBA in Finance, University of HoustonBachelor’s degree, James Madison University; MBA, George Washington University
Early CareerConsulting and healthcare-related business rolesGeneral Electric and other corporate leadership roles
Major Healthcare ExperienceUS Oncology and HumanaLimited compared with Broussard
Technology ExperienceHealthcare technology, digital transformation and business technologyCybersecurity, aerospace technology and advanced systems
Aerospace ExperienceCurrent technology leadership through HP; no major aerospace backgroundExtensive aerospace and defense leadership through Northrop Grumman
CEO ExperienceHumana CEO, 2013–2024; HP Interim CEO, 2026–presentNorthrop Grumman CEO, 2019–present
Board ExperienceHP, Marsh & McLennan, Cleveland Clinic and other organizationsNorthrop Grumman and other major corporate/industry organizations
Major IndustryHealthcare, technology, insuranceAerospace, defense, technology
Leadership FocusHealthcare transformation, finance, operations, technologyAerospace, defense, strategy, technology and operations
2025 CompensationNot directly comparable because he was no longer Humana CEO~$25.36 million
Reported SalaryExecutive compensation varied by role~$1.84 million base salary in 2025
Stock / EquitySignificant executive wealth accumulated through senior corporate rolesSubstantial Northrop Grumman equity holdings
MarriedPrivate / limited reliable public informationPrivate / limited reliable public information
ChildrenPrivate / limited public informationPrivate / limited public information
HeightNot reliably documentedNot reliably documented
WeightNot reliably documentedNot reliably documented
Hair ColorNot reliably documentedNot reliably documented
Eye ColorNot reliably documentedNot reliably documented
InstagramNo clearly verified personal account identifiedNo clearly verified personal account identified
ParentsNot reliably documentedNot reliably documented
SiblingsNot reliably documentedNot reliably documented
HobbiesLimited publicly documented informationLimited publicly documented information
Major AchievementTransforming Humana and moving into HP’s top leadership roleBecoming one of the leading women in U.S. aerospace and defense
Current Career StatusInterim CEO of HP Inc.Chair, President & CEO of Northrop Grumman
Overall Career StrengthHealthcare, finance, technology and corporate transformationAerospace, defense, technology and corporate strategy
Professional LegacySenior executive who moved from healthcare into global technology leadershipLong-serving aerospace and defense executive with extensive operational experience

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