WICHITA,
Kan., Aug. 23, 2013 /CNW/ - 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.
SOURCE Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.