WICHITA, Kan., Aug. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit AeroSystems,
Inc. (NYSE: SPR) today announced key leadership changes and
additions as it continues the drive to sharpen its focus on the
company's strategic priorities. Phil
Anderson has been named senior vice president of Defense and
Contracts, with responsibility for all company contracting as well
as solidifying the structure to allow Spirit to pursue more
military work in the future.
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Sanjay Kapoor has agreed to join
the company as senior vice president and chief financial officer,
succeeding Anderson in that position. Both Anderson and
Kapoor will report to Larry Lawson,
president and CEO.
Kapoor has extensive aerospace experience, having served as the
chief financial officer at divisions within the Raytheon Company
and United Technologies Corporation. Mr. Kapoor most recently
served as vice president, Integrated Air & Missile Defense,
Integrated Defense Systems, Raytheon.
"Sanjay is well-known and highly respected in our industry and
will be another great addition to the team," said Larry Lawson, president and CEO. "Both of these
leadership enhancements will enable Spirit to continue our
relentless focus on disciplined decision making, cost, performance,
and cash flow, while building the bench strength of our senior
team," Lawson said. The leadership changes are effective in
mid-September.
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About Spirit AeroSystems Inc.
Spirit AeroSystems, with headquarters in Wichita, Kan., USA, is one of the world's
largest non-OEM designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for
commercial aircraft. In addition to its Wichita and Chanute facilities in Kansas, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester,
Okla.; Kinston, N.C.;
Nashville, Tenn.; Prestwick,
Scotland; Preston, England; Subang, Malaysia; and 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.
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