WICHITA, Kan., July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems
announced today a series of organizational changes to better align
leadership with the needs of the business. David Coleal will join the company as senior
vice president/general manager of the Fuselage Segment. In that
role, Mr. Coleal will be responsible for the company's fuselage
structures and components, comprising more than $2 billion dollars in revenue in 2010.
"I am very pleased to welcome David to the Spirit AeroSystems
team. He brings a strategic focus, as well as in-depth knowledge
and experience in the industry," said Jeff
Turner, Spirit AeroSystems president and CEO.
Coleal has earned a respected reputation in aerospace, having
served most recently as vice president and general manager of
Bombardier's Learjet product line. After beginning his aerospace
career in 2001 at Cirrus Design Corporation, he assumed the role of
vice president of operations until being named president and COO in
2006. Prior manufacturing and related experience included positions
with Toyota/GM, Caterpillar, and McKinsey & Company.
Other key leadership changes include:
- Mike King transitions from
senior vice president/general manager of Fuselage Segment to chief
operations officer for Spirit.
- Current COO Buck Buchanan
transitions to senior vice president, advanced projects, focusing
on a number of strategic initiatives.
- Alex Kummant assumes the role of
senior vice president of Spirit Oklahoma operations.
"I am confident that these leaders will drive performance
excellence in everything we do, maintaining the highest quality
while improving productivity and the output of our teams," Turner
said.
On the web: http://www.spiritaero.com
About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit
AeroSystems is one of the world's largest independent suppliers 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; Preston,
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, Inc.