Boeing names former GE executive Brian West as new CFO to replace retiring finance chief

Boeing named Brian West, a former executive at General Electric’s aviation arm, as its new CFO, after its current finance chief earlier this year announced his retirement. West will be tasked with leading Boeing out of the coronavirus crisis, which drove the aircraft maker to a record loss in 2020. He replaces Greg Smith, who is retiring this month after having been in the role since 2011. The company announced Smith’s retirement in April. West is the CFO of Refinitiv and was CFO of Nielsen. Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is also a former GE executive and former CEO of Nielsen. “I have had the pleasure of working with Brian previously, and he is an exceptional leader whose broad operational expertise and commitment to transparency with stakeholders will advance our efforts as we continue our focus on safety and quality, improving our performance and transforming our company for the future,” Calhoun said. West begins his new role on Aug. 27.<br/>