Boeing’s defense head to retire, global services head to take over
(Reuters) -Boeing Co mentioned on Monday the pinnacle of its massive protection division, Leanne Caret, will retire after almost 35 years with the aviation firm.
Caret, who’s 55 years outdated, can be succeeded by Ted Colbert efficient April 1.
Caret oversaw growth of the profitable MQ-25 drone program and the U.S. Air Drive’s new coaching jet. She was additionally accountable for the KC-46 midair tanker, which has been stricken by quite a few issues and price overruns.
Boeing’s protection unit, which has the U.S. authorities as certainly one of its largest prospects, generated income of $26.5 billion in 2021, overtaking its industrial airplane enterprise.
Colbert, who now heads Boeing World Providers, will develop into president and chief government officer of Boeing’s Protection, House & Safety enterprise. The worldwide providers unit handles jet upkeep, restore and overhaul, information analytics and pilot coaching.
Caret, who had taken over the protection and house position in 2016, will function government vice chairman and senior adviser to Boeing Chief Government David Calhoun, till her retirement later this yr.
The section gives navy plane and community and house programs to prospects across the globe.
The corporate named Stephanie Pope as president and CEO of Boeing World Providers, succeeding Colbert.
(Reporting by Aishwarya Nair in Bengaluru; Modifying by Shailesh Kuber and Karishma Singh)
