CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing
(NYSE: BA) board of directors has elected Caroline B. Kennedy as a new member.
Kennedy, 59, served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to 2017 and is an author and
attorney.
"Ambassador Kennedy brings to the Boeing board professional,
diplomatic and global perspectives that are highly valued in our
rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive global business
environment," said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. "Her diversity of experience
and accompanying insights will broaden and strengthen our board in
its deliberative and oversight roles for the company."
In addition to her international experience and diplomatic
service, Kennedy is an accomplished writer and editor who
co-authored two books on U.S. constitutional law and edited various
historical and literary titles. Having worked in public education
in New York City, she has been a
vocal advocate and leader on a range of education issues important
to businesses, including increased science, technology, engineering
and math (STEM) education for women. She also has held high-level
positions on several prominent nonprofit boards.
Kennedy earned her Juris Doctorate law degree from Columbia Law
School and holds a Bachelors of Arts from Radcliffe College, Harvard
University.
She will serve on the Boeing board's Audit and Finance
committees.
Contact:
Chaz Bickers
Office: +1 312-544-2002
Charles.n.bickers@boeing.com
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