Boeing Changes Leadership of 737 Program

The staffing changes are ostensibly designed to improve quality control and image with customers.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 07:43 PM ET

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Boeing is making changes in 737 program ostensibly designed to improve quality control and image with customers. [Courtesy: Boeing]

Key Takeaways:

Boeing CEO Stan Deal announced significant leadership changes in the commercial aircraft division to improve quality and safety, following a recent 737 Max 9 door plug incident.
Ed Clark, the Vice President of the 737 Max program, is departing, with Katie Ringgold named as his successor for the 737 program and Renton site.
Elizabeth Lund has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President for BCA Quality, tasked with leading quality control and assurance efforts across Boeing Commercial Airplanes and its supply chain.
Other leadership shifts include Mike Fleming as Senior VP and General Manager of Airplane Programs, and Don Ruhmann as VP of Development Programs, all aimed at bolstering quality initiatives.

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Boeing employees woke up Wednesday morning to an email from president and CEO Stan Deal outlining leadership changes designed to improve the quality of the company’s commercial aircraft.

“I am announcing several leadership changes as we continue driving BCA’s [Boeing Commercial Airplane] enhanced focus on ensuring that every airplane we deliver meets or exceeds all quality and safety requirements,” Deal said in the email. “Our customers demand, and deserve, nothing less.”