Northrop Grumman Corporation, global security company, has appointed Judy Perry Martinez vice president and chief compliance officer, effective April 9. Martinez reports to Sheila Cheston, corporate vice president and general counsel.

Martinez, who joined Northrop Grumman in 2003, most recently served as assistant general counsel, litigation. Prior to that, she held positions as senior corporate counsel, and senior counsel, litigation. 

In her new role, Martinez will serve as the central focal point for compliance across Northrop Grumman, ensuring that all areas of compliance are appropriately identified and addressed. She will chair a company-wide compliance council and provide advice on compliance matters to the senior management and the board of director's audit committee.

Before moving to Northrop Grumman, Martinez was a partner and member of the governing committee at the law firm of Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn. She served there as a commercial litigator for 21 years. Her responsibilities included employment and environmental matters, products and premises liability, director and officer liability, fidelity claims, oil and gas litigation, and contractual disputes.