WICHITA, Kan., July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 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."
On the web: http://www.spiritaero.com
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.