Boeing Appoints Travis Sullivan as President of Southeast Asia Operations Effective July 2026

Singapore – Boeing has appointed Travis Sullivan as President of its Southeast Asia operations, effective July 3, 2026, succeeding Penny Burtt who has departed the company. Mr Sullivan will relocate from Miami to Singapore to lead Boeing's strategy and operations across one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets.

• Mr Sullivan joins from his role as Vice President and General Manager of Boeing Distribution, and previously led Boeing's corporate strategy organisation and strategy and business development teams across Boeing Defense, Space and Security and Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
• Boeing has maintained a presence in Southeast Asia for nearly 80 years, with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Singapore serves as Boeing's Southeast Asia headquarters and a principal hub for commercial and defense sales, services, training, digital solutions, and sustainable aviation initiatives.
• Mr Sullivan's background spans international strategy, policy, and business development across all three Boeing business units, with prior public policy experience at the US Department of Commerce, the White House, and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

Statements

• "Travis is an accomplished leader with deep experience across Boeing's three business units. His background in international strategy and policy will help guide the future for Boeing in Southeast Asia, a growth market for the company," said Brendan Nelson AO, President of Boeing Global.
• "It is a privilege to join the highly experienced team in Southeast Asia and help drive Boeing's business in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets globally. Boeing has played a key role as an aerospace leader in Southeast Asia for nearly 80 years. I look forward to getting to work with our teammates, customers, and partners to support Boeing's mission and strengthen our presence in this important region," said Travis Sullivan, incoming President of Boeing Southeast Asia.

Source: Boeing