Boeing appoints new supply chain SVP

Boeing has appointed Jenette Ramos as senior vice president, supply chain & operations, effective immediately. Ramos, 51, replaces Pat Shanahan, who has been nominated to serve as US deputy secretary of defense.
She is a 29-year Boeing veteran with executive leadership roles in fabrication, supplier management, and environment, health and safety and will oversee the company’s manufacturing operations and supplier management functions, including implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies and global supply chain strategies.
Boeing chairman, president and chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said: "Jenette brings to this role a tremendous set of leadership skills and aerospace experience that spans nearly three decades, including deep knowledge of the entire Boeing production system and great passion for our people, products and customers.
"Jenette’s most recent work to transform our commercial airplanes fabrication operations will serve her well in this new assignment, which is critical to our long-term success and growth and productivity goals."