Boeing’s Defense Unit Leader Colbert to Depart, CEO Announces

During a press conference in Dubai ‍on November 16, 2019, Ted Colbert, the former CEO of Boeing’s defense, space, and security division, shared insights.

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Boeing’s⁢ defense unit leader Ted Colbert is stepping down from his ‍position immediately ‌as announced by CEO Kelly ‍Ortberg. ⁤This move‍ marks Ortberg’s first significant executive decision since assuming ⁣the top role in early August.

In a memo ‍to‍ staff ‌on Friday, Ortberg emphasized the ‌importance of rebuilding customer trust ⁤and meeting high expectations to ⁤support⁤ critical missions‌ worldwide. He expressed confidence in ⁤the team’s ability to enhance performance and fulfill commitments collectively.

Ortberg expressed gratitude for Colbert’s 15‌ years of dedicated service at Boeing and revealed that Steve Parker, the unit’s Chief Operating ‌Officer, ⁣would assume interim leadership until a successor is appointed.

In the first half of this year alone, Boeing’s defense, ‍space, and security division ‍contributed nearly 40% of the company’s total revenue. Despite this…

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