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Posted on June 30, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleBoeing appoints Jay Malave as CFO, succeeding Brian West, as part of a broader transformation strategy to enhance production and reputation.
(Reuters) -Boeing Co said on Monday it had appointed former Lockheed Martin executive Jesus 'Jay' Malave as the planemaker's new CFO, effective Aug. 15.
He will succeed Brian West, who will stay on in an advisory role, Boeing said.
West joined Boeing in 2021 and oversaw its finances through a turbulent period, marked by mounting debt and delivery delays.
The appointment comes as the planemaker undergoes a broader transformation to restore its reputation and ramp up jet production under current CEO Kelly Ortberg.
A Boeing investor said the move was not a surprise, as CEO Kelly Ortberg had signaled an openness to changing upper management in April.
Malave, who has held senior finance roles at L3Harris Technologies and United Technologies, exited defense contractor Lockheed Martin in April.
(Reporting by Nathan Gomes and Allison Lampert; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli)
Boeing has appointed former Lockheed Martin executive Jesus 'Jay' Malave as its new CFO, effective August 15.
Brian West will remain with Boeing in an advisory role after Jay Malave takes over as CFO.
Brian West oversaw Boeing's finances during a turbulent period marked by mounting debt and delivery delays.
Boeing is undergoing a broader transformation to restore its reputation and ramp up jet production under CEO Kelly Ortberg.
Before joining Boeing, Jay Malave held senior finance roles at L3Harris Technologies and United Technologies.
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