Boeing has appointed Lane Ballard as its next chief technology officer and created an expanded Engineering & Technology Innovation (E&TI) organization to strengthen operational excellence and accelerate technology development.
The new group combines technology teams and the Functional Chief Engineer office so engineers can work more closely with innovators and deepen their skills and knowledge, which helps Boeing build more reliable, valuable products for customers.
“E&TI reflects our goal to grow technology innovation and our domain expertise and human knowledge together, recognizing that breakthroughs come from talented people empowered with the information and resources they need for success,” said Howard McKenzie, Boeing chief engineer and executive vice president of Engineering, Test & Technology.
Ballard brings extensive experience across systems engineering, materials and advanced manufacturing, and in program and operations leadership. His background includes leading research and development in metals, ceramics, composites, fabrication, assembly and automation. His most recent leadership roles included vice president and chief engineer of Global, Supply Chain and Systems Engineering, and before that, vice president and general manager of the 787 program and leader of Boeing South Carolina.