Boeing's Defense Unit Chief Colbert Is Departing, CEO Says

Leadership Shakeup at Boeing

Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, announced on Friday that Leanne Caret, the head of the company's defense unit, would be departing from her position. Colbert's departure is part of a broader leadership shakeup at Boeing, which has been struggling with production delays and other challenges.

In a statement, Calhoun said that Colbert had "made significant contributions to Boeing" during her tenure. He also thanked her for her "dedication and service." Colbert has been with Boeing for more than 30 years and has held a variety of leadership positions within the company.

CEO Calhoun's Plans

Calhoun said that he would be appointing Ted Colbert, the current head of Boeing's commercial airplanes division, to replace Caret as head of the defense unit. Calhoun said that Colbert is a "proven leader" who has "a deep understanding of the defense industry." He also said that Colbert has a "strong track record of success" in leading Boeing's commercial airplanes division.

Calhoun said that he believes that Colbert is the "right person to lead Boeing's defense unit into the future." He also said that he is confident that Colbert will "continue to build on the strong foundation that Caret has established." The leadership changes come as Boeing is facing a number of challenges, including production delays and the ongoing investigation into the 737 Max crashes.

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