After a varied career that included senior financial and operational positions in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing and infrastructure, financial management and risk management, West joined Boeing.Yesterday, Brian West was appointed executive vice president and chief finance officer by The Boeing Company [NYSE : BA] effective August 27, 2021.As the chief financial officer of Boeing, West will oversee all aspects of its financial strategy, performance, reporting, long-term business planning, investor relations, controller, and audit operations. West will oversee the company’s business transformation efforts. He will also be responsible for executive responsibility for Boeing Capital Corporation, the global financing arm of the company. He will report directly to Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer David Calhoun, and will be a member of the company's Executive Council.Calhoun stated that Brian is the perfect executive to be Boeing's next Chief Financial Officer. He has extensive financial management experience and long-term strategic planning expertise in complex global organizations. I have had the pleasure to work with Brian before and he is an exceptional leader. His broad operational expertise, commitment to transparency and willingness to share his knowledge with stakeholders will help us continue our focus on safety, quality, improving performance, and transforming the company for the future.After a varied career that included senior financial and operational positions in many industries including aerospace, manufacturing and infrastructure, financial management and global information services, West joined Boeing. Since 2018, he has been the chief financial officer at Refinitiv. He was also previously the CFO and executive vice-president of Operations for Oscar Health Insurance, and CFO/COO of Nielsen. West was previously the CFO and CFO for GE Engine Services, as well as CFO of GE Aviation. Additional finance leadership roles in GE businesses included plastics, transportation, and energy.West is a founding member of a Connecticut-based non-profit organization whose mission it is to develop the next generation diverse female leaders. He was previously a member of Future 5, a Stamford, CT-based organization that assists under-resourced students to reach their full potential.West has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Siena College as well as a Master's Degree in Business Administration at the Columbia Business School.West succeeds, who had previously announced his retirement plans in July. Boeing has appointed, who is currently the senior vice president and treasurer of the company, as interim CFO until West joins them in late August.Calhoun stated, "I want to again thank Greg for his outstanding contributions towards our employees, customers and communities throughout his more than 30 years of service with Boeing." "I want to also thank Dave for taking over interim leadership of our Finance department. Dave has decades of experience in executive leadership at Boeing, including treasury and investor relations. He will provide balanced and informed guidance for our Finance organization during this transition period.Daily News Delivery Subscribe to your colleagues and keep up-to-date on the latest trends and news in the Travel industry. Subscribe2021 Travel Industry Wire
