Executive Biography of Stephen (Steve) Parker
Stephen (Steve) Parker
Executive Vice President
President and Chief Executive Officer
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Steve Parker is executive vice president of The Boeing Company and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Named to this role in July 2025, Parker oversees the design, development, production and delivery of technology, products and solutions for defense, government, space and intelligence customers worldwide.
Over more than three decades of service with Boeing, Parker has developed deep global expertise in manufacturing, program management and technical leadership through the execution of large complex businesses, programs and operations ranging from the manufacture, modernization and certification of aircraft and weapon systems, through to the development and fielding of networks and advanced systems.
Parker is responsible for all aspects of Boeing’s defense and space business, including program, capability and engineering development and execution, as well as day-to-day business operations including Quality & Lean, Manufacturing & Safety, Global Supply Chain & Integration and Program Management – all focused on ensuring Boeing meets or exceeds customer commitments. Prior to his current role, Parker served as the BDS chief operating officer and was the business unit’s interim president and CEO from September 2024.
Parker previously led the Bombers & Fighters division responsible for tactical and air dominance fighters – such as the EA-18G, F/A-18E/F, F-15E/EX, F-22 and the T-7A training system – and strategic Bombers comprising the B-1, B-52 and, in collaboration with Northrop Grumman, the B-2. In addition to being responsible for more than 15,000 employees at the St. Louis, Missouri site as senior executive, he also oversaw the design and manufacture of composite flight controls and the innovative folding wingtip for Boeing’s new 777X passenger airplane.
Before that, Parker led the Vertical Lift division, which develops and manufactures cargo, tiltrotor and attack rotorcraft, including the AH-6 Little Bird, AH-64 Apache, H-47 Chinook, MH-139A Grey Wolf and V-22 Osprey. Previously, as vice president and program manager, he led numerous strategic programs to include the T-7A Advanced Pilot Training program, the F-15 Eagle, and the H-47 Chinook where he supported the U.S. Army and Special Operations Command.
Other roles have included chief operating officer of Boeing Defence Australia, the company’s largest subsidiary outside of the United States; vice president and general manager of the former Network and Space Systems division; executive and program management support to the E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control program; and leader of the rapid acquisition of Australia’s C-17 fleet.
He is a member of the Air Force Association, the Army Aviation Association of America, the Tailhook Association, the Nightstalker Association, and the Executive Committee of the Chair’s Council at Greater St. Louis Inc. Parker earned a master’s degree in project management from Queensland University of Technology and is a Certified Practicing Project Director.