Boeing Names Independent Advisor to Lead Comprehensive Quality Review

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Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) has been appointed as a special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun. Admiral Donald will lead a thorough assessment of Boeing's quality management system for commercial airplanes, including quality programs and practices in manufacturing facilities and oversight of commercial supplier quality. His recommendations will be provided to the Aerospace Safety Committee of Boeing's Board of Directors. Admiral Donald's extensive experience in nuclear propulsion and military shipbuilding positions him well to ensure the integrity and safety of Boeing's operations. Boeing, as a leading global aerospace company, aims to innovate for the future, emphasizing sustainability and economic opportunity.

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• Admiral Kirkland H. Donald's appointment as special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun reflects the company's commitment to strengthening its quality management system for commercial airplanes.
• Admiral Donald's extensive experience in nuclear propulsion and military shipbuilding provides him with the expertise to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Boeing's quality programs and practices.
• Boeing's emphasis on sustainability, economic opportunity, and safety underscores its commitment to innovation and integrity in its operations.

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ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today named Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) as special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun. The appointment is effective immediately. 

Admiral Donald and a team of outside experts will conduct a thorough assessment of Boeing's quality management system for commercial airplanes, including quality programs and practices in Boeing manufacturing facilities and its oversight of commercial supplier quality. His recommendations will be provided to Calhoun and to the Aerospace Safety Committee of Boeing's Board of Directors.  

"Admiral Donald is a recognized leader in ensuring the integrity of some of the most complex and consequential safety and quality systems in the world," said Calhoun.  "I've asked him to provide an independent and comprehensive assessment with actionable recommendations for strengthening our oversight of quality in our own factories and throughout our extended commercial airplane production system.  He and his team will have any and all support he needs from me and from across The Boeing Company."

Admiral Donald served as a nuclear trained submarine officer for 37 years. In his last Navy assignment, he served as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program for eight years, ensuring the safe and effective operation of all nuclear-powered warships and supporting infrastructure. The program is recognized worldwide for excellence in reactor safety and reliability. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board for the largest military shipbuilding company in the United States, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. He also chairs the board of the nonprofit Battelle. His public board service also includes Entergy Corporation, where he is Chairman of the Nuclear Committee. Admiral Donald graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering.

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.

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Who has been appointed as a special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun?

Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) has been appointed as a special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun.

What will Admiral Donald lead the assessment of?

Admiral Donald will lead a thorough assessment of Boeing's quality management system for commercial airplanes, including quality programs and practices in manufacturing facilities and oversight of commercial supplier quality.

What will Admiral Donald's recommendations be provided to?

Admiral Donald's recommendations will be provided to the Aerospace Safety Committee of Boeing's Board of Directors.

What is Boeing's core commitment?

Boeing's core values include safety, quality, and integrity, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability.

What is Boeing's focus as a leading global aerospace company?

Boeing aims to innovate for the future, emphasizing sustainability, economic opportunity, and safety in its operations.