CHICAGO, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing (NYSE: BA) board of
directors has elected retired U.S. Navy Adm. Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. as its
newest member.
Giambastiani, 61, served in the Navy for 41 years, concluding his career as
vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 2005 to 2007. In that role he
was the second-highest ranking officer in the U.S. military.
His election to the Boeing board is effective immediately. He will serve on
the audit and finance committees.
"We're honored to have Admiral Giambastiani join our board," said Boeing
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Jim McNerney. "His substantial
experience on both the acquisition and operational sides of the U.S. military
will significantly support the ongoing strategic evolution of our company."
During his military career Giambastiani chaired the U.S. Defense Department's
Joint Requirements Oversight Council, co-chaired the Defense Acquisition
Board, was NATO's first commander for transformation, and led U.S. Joint
Forces Command and the Atlantic Fleet Submarine Force, among other
assignments.
Giambastiani graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1970 with leadership
distinction.
Contact:
Todd Blecher
312-544-2002
SOURCE Boeing
Todd Blecher of Boeing, +1-312-544-2002
