Boeing Appoints Charlie Miller to Lead International Communications
Written by thomas · Filed Under Aeronautics News, CommercialAugust 27, 2008
CHICAGO, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Boeing Company (NYSE:
BA) named Charlie Miller vice president of International Corporate
Communications, reporting to Tom Downey, senior vice president of
Communications, and Shep Hill, president of Boeing International.
Miller, 52, will be based in London and lead Boeing’s team of
communications directors and outside agencies working in more than 30 key
markets around the globe. He will oversee all communications activities for
the company outside the United States, including media relations.
“This is an important appointment for Boeing given the global scope of
our business and expanding international presence,” said Downey. “Charlie
will work with Boeing leaders across the company to further sharpen our
focus in key strategic markets and improve communications with our
stakeholders globally.”
He succeeds Matthew de la Haye, who had served in the role since April
2000.
For the past five years, Miller has spearheaded Boeing’s communications
efforts across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to that, he was
communications director for the United Kingdom. Before joining Boeing in
2001, he was Head of News at BAE Systems following a 20-year career in
journalism. He earned a bachelor’s degree in French from University College
London.
“International Corporate Communications is the core function that
connects our global audiences with Boeing, and Charlie’s experience and
demonstrated leadership capabilities will help us drive those connections
to strengthen our local presence, shape markets and grow the business,”
said Boeing International President Hill.
Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest
manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.
Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and
defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced
information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA,
Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The
company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support
services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world
and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Headquartered
in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 160,000 people across the United
States and in 70 countries. Total company revenues for 2007 were $66.4
billion.
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