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Frontiers March 2016 Issue

MARCH 2016 | 07 Right team, right talents, right time How we unleash resources for building the BDS of tomorrow his month I had the honor and privilege of being asked to lead the Boeing Defense, T Space & Security business. I step into this amazing opportunity with gratitude for Chris Chadwick and his leadership, vision and passion, which have raised BDS to a new level of performance. I look forward to building upon the solid foundation Chris built alongside the best team in the industry. For BDS to grow and prosper over Boeing’s next 100 years we must understand the incredible market changes happening around the globe today—and take action now. Action that builds on the foundation of our core platforms and services by evolving the heart of our business with new capabilities, continuing global expansion, and leveraging our built-in advantage of commercial derivatives. Action that increases our focus on investments and opportunities that offer market-disrupting growth for Defense, Space & Security, where we consider new business models, apply existing technologies in new ways and embrace nontraditional partnerships. Action that comes to life as we work hand in hand across the enterprise, leveraging strength on strength to connect, protect, explore and inspire. While we can’t change the market reality around us, we can and must change how we view and respond to sustained more-for-less budgets, limited franchise product opportunities, the intense speed of technological development and the rise of new competitors. While others may see it as a challenge, this environment is our opportunity to transform BDS for growth. Our strategy to quickly incorporate technology into our existing platforms and services— for better information and security capabilities—is differentiating us from our competitors. We must continue making our current and future products more capable, more secure and at the right cost in the eyes of our customers. For example, we are building satellites with the most advanced digital payload in the commercial industry, allowing our customer Intelsat more flexibility than ever before. And together with Commercial Aviation Services, we are aggressively using data analytics to grow our services business—and delighting our customers. Our new journey demands a cultural shift. We have to prevent problems, not constantly be fixing them. We must use good judgment, not allow process to consume us. Indeed, when we build on strengths, break down barriers, and work safely with integrity and personal accountability, we will be able to deliver on time and on cost today— and unleash resources for building the BDS of tomorrow. Not only that, but our team will be engaged and inspired—and that’s how we break from the competitive pack. We have the right team, the right talents, and this is the right time—our time—to lead a transformation at BDS. Bring on the next 100 years— we’re ready. • Leanne Caret Boeing executive vice president President and chief executive officer, Defense, Space & Security PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON | BOEING


Frontiers March 2016 Issue
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