Boeing [BA] yesterday appointed four executives to new positions, effective immediately, in its space and intelligence systems business, according to a company statement.
Jim Simpson replaces the retiring Steve O’Neill as vice president of commercial satellite systems, president of Boeing satellite systems international and president of Boeing commercial satellite systems. He will oversee all Boeing commercial satellites, ground systems and services. Simpson was previously vice president of space and intelligence systems business development. Bruce Chesley, formerly director of advanced space and intelligence systems, will succeed Simpson.
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| Boeing’s Jim Simpson. Photo: Boeing. |
Paul Rusnock replaces Claire Leon, who retired, as vice president of national programs. Rusnock was previously vice president of space and intelligence systems government satellite systems, a position that Dan Hart assumes. Hart will oversee the Wideband Global Satellite Communications (SATCOM), Global Positioning System (GPS), Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS), Payload Programs, Experimental Systems Group and Advanced Information Technology programs.
All four executives will be based in El Segundo, Calif.