New Boeing CEO Robert Ortberg Steps Into Tackled Production Systems and Finances After Years of Crisis, Spends First Day on Factory Floor

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Boeing's new CEO, Robert Ortberg, takes over the company's leadership on Thursday after previous CEO Dave Calhoun stepped down.  Ortberg faces the challenge of restoring trust in Boeing and stabilizing its finances and production systems after years of crisis. Ortberg's first action as CEO was visiting Boeing's 737 Max factory in Renton, Washington, to review safety and quality plans with employees. Ortberg has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, most recently as CEO of commercial aviation supplier Rockwell Collins.

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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.

00:02Boeing's new CEO, Kelley Ortberg, takes over leadership of the company on Thursday

00:07after previous CEO Dave Calhoun stepped down.

00:10Ortberg faces the challenge of restoring trust in Boeing and stabilizing its finances and

00:15production systems after years of crisis.

00:17Ortberg's first action as CEO was visiting Boeing's 737 MAX factory in Renton, Washington

00:22to review safety and quality plans with employees.

00:25Ortberg has over 30 years of experience in the aerospace industry, most recently as CEO

00:30of commercial aviation supplier Rockwell.

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