Boeing’s chief executive officer resigns
24.12.2019,
10:53
Boeing’s chief executive officer and board member Dennis Muilenburg resigned from his position on Monday, about nine months into the global grounding of Boeing’s 737 Maxs, according to al Khaleej Today,
YEREVAN, December 24. /ARKA/. Boeing’s chief executive officer and board member Dennis Muilenburg resigned from his position on Monday, about nine months into the global grounding of Boeing’s 737 Maxs, according to al Khaleej Today,
Muilenburg will be replaced by current chairman David Calhoun, who will take on the role of CEO and president effective January 13, 2020.
Boeing said in a statement that its board decided “a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the company moving forward, as it works to repair relationships with regulators, customers, and all other stakeholders.”
Between now and January 13, chief financial officer Greg Smith will serve as interim CEO, while Calhoun exits his non-Boeing commitments.
The resignation comes as Boeing continues to face pressure for its handling of its 737 Max model, which has been grounded globally since March 2019 following two fatal crashes. Boeing has been working to get the Maxs recertified by regulators, but it remains unclear exactly when that will be. -0-
Muilenburg will be replaced by current chairman David Calhoun, who will take on the role of CEO and president effective January 13, 2020.
Boeing said in a statement that its board decided “a change in leadership was necessary to restore confidence in the company moving forward, as it works to repair relationships with regulators, customers, and all other stakeholders.”
Between now and January 13, chief financial officer Greg Smith will serve as interim CEO, while Calhoun exits his non-Boeing commitments.
The resignation comes as Boeing continues to face pressure for its handling of its 737 Max model, which has been grounded globally since March 2019 following two fatal crashes. Boeing has been working to get the Maxs recertified by regulators, but it remains unclear exactly when that will be. -0-
