CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] today announced the appointment of Conrad Chun as vice president of Communications
for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, effective immediately.
Chun most recently served as vice president of Communications
for Boeing Global Services where he was responsible for media
relations, employee and executive communications, digital
communications, government and customer relations, and product and
services marketing communications in support of Boeing's
fastest-growing business unit.
Previously, Chun served as director of Communications for Global
Services & Support and Boeing Military Aircraft, both of which
were divisions of Boeing Defense, Space & Security.
In his new role, Chun will continue reporting to Anne Toulouse, senior vice president of
Communications, and Stan Deal,
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Stan and I are confident in Conrad's abilities to help us
prepare to safely return the 737 MAX to service and continue to
drive progress across our commercial airplanes business," Toulouse
said.
Chun joined Boeing in 2010 after retiring from the U.S.
Navy as a captain with 24 years of
service. Chun is a graduate of the U.S. Naval
Academy. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics and a
master's degree in information systems from the Naval Postgraduate School. Chun currently serves as
chairman of the board of directors for the Military Spouse
Corporate Career Network (MSCCN), a nonprofit organization that
focuses on job-placement solutions for military-affiliated spouses
and caregivers to war-wounded veterans.
Chun succeeds Linda Mills, who
announced she will be leaving the company.
"We thank Linda for her many contributions and wish her all the
best in the future," Toulouse said.
Alexa Marrero, current director
of Communications Operations for Boeing Global Services, will serve
as interim head of Communications for Boeing Global Services until
a permanent replacement is selected.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and
leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a
legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in
technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in
its people and future growth.
Contact
Chaz
Bickers
Media Relations
+1 312-544-2002
Charles.n.bickers@boeing.com
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