CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) board of
directors today announced that Lynne Doughtie has
been elected to the board, replacing Caroline Kennedy who has resigned following
three years of dedicated service.
Doughtie, 58, retired from KPMG in 2020,
after serving as U.S. Chairman and CEO since 2015. One of
the world's leading professional services firms, KPMG operates
in 147 countries and territories employing more than 219,000
people. She will serve on the Audit and Finance
committees.
"Lynne Doughtie is a highly-accomplished executive
with a demonstrated track record of leading a world-class
organization," said Boeing Chairman Larry
Kellner. "She will provide perspective reflecting
her global leadership roles and experience
advising clients on complex matters as well as significant
risk management expertise. We look forward to working with
her."
As the first woman to be elected U.S. Chairman and CEO of
KPMG, Doughtie served as a member of KPMG's Global
Board and Executive Committee. Doughtie joined KPMG's Audit
practice in 1985, before serving as the lead partner for several
strategic clients across industries and holding leadership roles
including Vice Chair of the firm's U.S. Advisory business. During
her tenure, KPMG experienced strong growth and made significant
investments in quality and advanced the firm's culture and
values.
Doughtie has been recognized by Fortune's Most
Powerful Women, Crain's New York Business' 50 Most Powerful Women
in New York, Accounting Today's
Top 100 Most Influential People, the National Association of
Corporate Directors' 100 most influential people in the boardroom,
and Glassdoor's list of Top CEOs.
"We welcome Lynne Doughtie's impressive track record
of advancing organizational goals through culture and innovation,"
said David Calhoun, Boeing President
and CEO, and member of the board of directors. "Lynne's
values-based leadership will further strengthen our board."
"Boeing is a remarkable American company serving a
critical role in the global economy," said Doughtie.
"I look forward to joining this distinguished board."
Kennedy, who joined the board in 2017, served as a member of the
Audit; Compensation; Finance; and Governance, Nominating and
Organization committees. Previously, Kennedy served as U.S.
Ambassador to Japan from 2013 to
2017.
"On behalf of Boeing and its board of
directors, I want to express my gratitude
to Ambassador Kennedy for her leadership
and exemplary service," Kellner said.
"It's been a privilege to serve alongside Ambassador Kennedy,"
Calhoun said. "I'm grateful not only for her contributions to
Boeing, but for her service on behalf of our country."
Contact
Boeing Communications
media@boeing.com
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