Overview
Defense, Space & Security is one of The Boeing Company’s [NYSE:BA] three business units. One of the world’s largest defense and space contractors, BDS is a global leader in the development, production, maintenance and enhancement of fixed-wing and rotary wing aircraft, commercial and government satellites, human spaceflight programs and weapons. Key markets include aeronautics, space and weapons. Core capabilities are in development, production and mission enabling upgrades of integrated solutions.BDS delivers the most digitally advanced, simply and efficiently produced and intelligently supported solutions to its customers.
Defense, Space & Security employs approximately 15,000 people in 15 countries and 48 U.S. states with 2021 revenue of $26.5 billion. About 25 percent of its revenues are derived from non-U.S. customers including foreign military sales through the U.S. government.
Led by President and CEO Ted Colbert, the business is based in Arlington, Va.
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Executive Biographies
| Theodore (Ted) Colbert III | Executive Vice President President and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security |
| Steve Nordlund | Vice President and General Manager, Phantom Works |
| James H. Chilton | Senior Vice President, Space and Launch |
| Mark Cherry | Vice President and General Manager, Vertical Lift |
| Naveed Hussain | Vice President and Chief Engineer for Defense, Space & Security |
| Jennifer Mack | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Michael Cox |
Chief Human Resources Officer, Defense, Space & Security
Global Head of Executive Talent |
| Denise Russell Fleming | Vice President, Information Technology Business Partners |
| Rik Geiersbach | Vice President, Strategy |
| Heidi Grant | President, Business Development |
| Kay Sears | Vice President and General Manager, Autonomous Systems |
| Cynthia A. Gruensfelder | Vice President and General Manager, Missile and Weapon Systems |
| Darrin A. Hostetler | Vice President, Assistant General Counsel |
| William H. Osborne | Senior Vice President, Total Quality and Operations |
| Steve Parker | Vice President and General Manager, Bombers & Fighters, St. Louis Senior Executive |
| Timothy (Tim) Peters | Vice President and General Manager, Mobility and Surveillance |
| Marti Powers | Vice President, Communications |
| Torbjorn (Turbo) Sjogren | Vice President, International Government and Defence |
| Penny White | Vice President, Supply Chain |