Boeing's new outsider CEO Ortberg takes the helm, this time from the factory floor
Publishing timestamp: 2024-08-08 12:04:31
Summary
Boeing's new CEO, Robert "Kelly" Ortberg, takes over with the goal of restoring the company's reputation and addressing safety and manufacturing issues. Ortberg plans to focus on rebuilding trust with regulators, airlines, and the public, as well as stabilizing production and eliminating manufacturing flaws. The first 100 days of his tenure will be crucial, with challenges in both the commercial jet and defense units. Boeing's relationships with customers have suffered, and Ortberg will need to address issues such as delayed certification of new models and production delays.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/new-boeing-ceo-kelly-ortberg.html