Investing.com -- Boeing (NYSE: BA ) [NYSE: BA] has announced the appointment of Jeff Shockey as the new Executive Vice President of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective from February 24, 2025.

In his new role, Shockey will be at the helm of Boeing's global public policy initiatives, including U.S. federal, state, and local government operations, sustainability efforts, and Boeing Global Engagement, the company's global philanthropic organization. Shockey will also be responsible for maintaining a unified corporate strategy to articulate Boeing's business interests and foster interaction with both public and private stakeholders.

Shockey will report directly to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and will also be a part of the company's Executive Council.

Ortberg praised Shockey, saying, "Jeff's tremendous record of accomplishment across more than 30 years in government, government relations and business development will be an asset as we work to restore trust with key government stakeholders." He further added that Shockey's experience in the commercial and defense industry, as well as his previous tenure at Boeing, would contribute to the company's ongoing emphasis on enhancing its culture and building a future based on safety, quality, and performance.

Shockey is rejoining Boeing after a stint leading global government relations at RTX. His past leadership positions at Boeing include Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for Defense, Space & Security, and Vice President of Federal Affairs and International Policy for Government Operations. He has also held senior staff roles in the U.S. House of Representatives, including staff director of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Appropriations Committee.

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