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Spirit AeroSystems Announces Strategic Leadership Moves in Finance Organization
WICHITA, Kan., July 30 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced a series of
strategic leadership moves within its finance organization.
Steve Sharp, 48, has been named vice president, corporate controller and
treasurer for the company reporting to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer Phil Anderson. Sharp, formerly the executive in charge of Spirit's Global
Facilities Team and previously the controller of Fuselage Systems Segment, has held a
number of key leadership roles in finance and factory operations during his 24 years
of service at Boeing and Spirit. As a corporate officer and the company's principal
interface with the board of directors' audit committee, Sharp is charged with
ensuring Spirit's financial disclosures and regulatory compliance remains timely,
transparent and efficient.
Mark Suchinski, 43, has been named director of financial planning & analysis and
contracts & pricing for the company reporting to Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer Phil Anderson. Suchinski, formerly the controller of Fuselage
Systems Segment, has held a number of key finance leadership roles at Spirit.
Previously, Suchinski has held the position of chief accounting officer, controller,
internal auditor, and lead accounting auditor in other industries. In his new role
Suchinski will direct development of integrated long-range business plans and monthly
financial forecasts, and ensure Spirit's leadership has the financial information
necessary for sound business decisions. Suchinski will also lead and manage
contracting and pricing processes focused on efficiency, meeting customer
requirements, managing risk and driving shareholder value.
Jeff Jabara, 55, senior operations controller, assumes the responsibility for the
Fuselage Systems Segment finance leader position reporting to Anderson. Jabara has
held a number of key leadership positions at Boeing and Spirit and has 32 years of
experience in financial planning, reporting and cost management on commercial and
military programs. Jabara will continue to provide leadership across business
segments related to forecasting processes with the additional role of leading the
finance function for the company's largest business segment.
Mike Williams, 53, has been named senior vice president of corporate development
for the company, reporting to Anderson. Williams has held several key finance
leadership roles at Boeing and Spirit including finance director for the Tulsa
division and the finance leader for the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group-Wichita
Division. Williams led the divestiture teams for Boeing Oak Ridge and played a key
role in the acquisition of Boeing's Wichita/Tulsa division by Onex in 2005.
Jim Reed, 56, continues as the finance director for the Wing Systems Segment,
reporting to Anderson. Previously, Reed held the CFO and supply chain leadership
roles in the automotive industry with operating experience in Asia, Europe, and North
and South America. Reed's 30 years of financial strategy and management experience
provides a broad base for leading the finance organization for the Wing Systems
Segment and its associated business units.
Ed Dieker, 56, continues as the Propulsion Systems Segment controller, reporting
to Anderson. Dieker has 30 years of successive finance business leadership experience
including both military and commercial estimating, contracts, and cost management.
"These strategic appointments broaden the skills and experiences of our team,
strengthen our core finance capabilities, and improve the support we provide to our
senior leadership, business units and investors," said Anderson. "The demonstrated
performance and experience of these leaders ensure our continued focus on enhancing
competitiveness and seamless integration across Spirit."
About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest independent
supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components. In addition to its Kansas
facility, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester, Okla.; Kinston, N.C.;
Prestwick, Scotland; Samlesbury, England; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and is developing a
new manufacturing facility in Saint-Nazaire, France. In the U.S., Spirit's core
products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components. Additionally,
Spirit provides aftermarket customer support services, including spare parts,
maintenance/repair/overhaul, and fleet support services in North America, Europe and
Asia. Spirit Europe produces wing components for a host of customers, including
Airbus.
SOURCE: Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
CONTACT: Debbie Gann,
Corporate Communications of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.,
+1-316-526-3910
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