Boeing Appoints Numerous Individuals in Cultural Transformation Drive

USA– Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has appointed Ann Schmidt as Chief Communications and Brand Officer, continuing a wave of leadership changes aimed at revitalizing the company’s culture. Schmidt, previously the interim head of communications, takes over following Brian Besanceney’s retirement on October 1.

Other Leadership Changes:

Chief Information Officer Susan Doniz has departed, with Dennis Eng serving as interim CIO.Ted Colbert, head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, departed in September, with COO Steve Parker stepping in as interim leader.Elizabeth Lund, Senior VP of Quality for Commercial Airplanes, is retiring and will be replaced by Doug Ackerman

Boeing’s Cultural Shift

In October, Ortberg acknowledged Boeing’s challenges during a call with investment analysts, stating that the company requires a fundamental cultural transformation.

Source: Boeing and Media Reporting