Boeing Appoints Ann Schmidt As Chief Communications and Brand Officer

Dec 27, 2024•7 months ago

Position

Chief Communications Officer

Company

Boeing

Ann Schmidt

ArlingtonAerospaceManufacturing

Description

Ann Schmidt, a longtime communications leader at The Boeing Co., has been appointed to the C-suite as the chief communications and brand officer. She will play a key role in the company's efforts to rehabilitate its reputation with customers, regulators, and employees, as the aerospace giant resumes production at its Puget Sound-area commercial jet factories.

Company Information

Company

Boeing

Location

Arlington, Virginia, United States

About

Boeing is a leading global aerospace company that develops, manufactures, and services commercial airplanes, defense products, and space systems for customers in over 150 countries. As one of the top U.S. exporters, Boeing harnesses the strengths of a global supplier network to drive economic opportunity, sustainability, and positive community impact. The company’s diverse team is dedicated to future-focused innovation, leading with sustainability, and upholding a culture grounded in core values of safety, quality, and integrity.

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