[SatNews] Boeing [NYSE:BA] is consolidating management of key defense and space development programs into a new organization to enhance its performance on the pre-production development activities that significantly influence its ability to provide customers with the right capabilities at the right time and cost.
NASA's Space Launch System rocket, which will take humans beyond Earth orbit.
Jim O'Neill, formerly president of the BDS Global Services & Support unit, will lead BDS Development, while Leanne Caret, the BDS chief financial officer, will succeed O'Neill as president of GS&S.
"Jim's experience across development, production, and support activities will position us to exceed the expectations of our customers and stakeholders, while Leanne's financial insights, and experience leading a variety of programs, makes her ideal to take us to the next level in terms of providing customers with robust, affordable support," Chadwick said.
Jim Zrust, Boeing's corporate vice president of Tax, has been named BDS CFO. Zrust will report to Chadwick and Boeing Chief Financial Officer Greg Smith.
"Jim is a proven leader who brings nearly 35 years of business experience and who will help continue to strengthen BDS and position that unit for profitable growth," Smith said. The leadership changes are effective immediately.