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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg leads rapid turnaround amid quality crisis

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Kelly Ortberg is leading a significant turnaround at Boeing, taking over as CEO in August 2024 amidst a crisis of quality and safety concerns. Following the 737 Max crashes and a recent door-plug blowout, the company faced intense regulatory scrutiny and production freezes. Ortberg, a former CEO of Rockwell Collins, has implemented an "engineering-first" culture, prioritizing quality and reliability over short-term profits, and is working to mend supplier relationships. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Shawn Tully ·

    How Kelly Ortberg is rebuilding Boeing from the inside out

    Kelly Ortberg inherited Boeing's worst crisis in decades. His fix: stop chasing Wall Street and start building planes the right way again.

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