Boeing to expand its management team in India

Mumbai, Oct 1: US-based aerospace company Boeing has announced expansion of its top management team in India as a part of its strategy to increase focus on the country.

Mr Larry Coughlin will now be the managing director for India operations of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, while Mr Mike Devers has been appointed as vice-president for India operations, Integrated Defence Systems.

''India is a priority market for Boeing,'' said Boeing's chairman and chief executive officer Jim McNerney while announcing the new appointments through a statement.

''There is a tremendous opportunity for Boeing and India to work together on a multitude of projects and business initiatives. We have a solid business plan and a long-term view of the market. With this approach we are going to create even greater value for Boeing and our customers and partners in India.'' In the new position, Mr Coughlin will be responsible for coordinating and integrating in-country operations to strengthen the growing partnership between Boeing and India's civil aviation industry.

Before this, he was a director of strategic projects and has held positions in airplane manufacturing operations and engineering.

Mr Devers, who has been with Boeing as regional director for Asia and director for Asia market development, will now be responsible for overseeing India strategy and business development activities.

Boeing, known to be the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, also makes rotorcraft, electronic and defence systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems.

UNI