In addition to Ringgold's appointment, Boeing named Elizabeth Lund to the newly created post of senior vice president for quality in the commercial division.
The company also named Mike Flemming to succeed Lund as general manager for airplane programs, and Don Ruhmann to replace Flemming as vice president of development programs.
The leadership changes were needed "as we continue driving BCA's enhanced focus on ensuring that every airplane we deliver meets or exceeds all quality and safety requirements," Deal said in the memo.
"Our customers demand, and deserve, nothing less."
Michel Merluzeau, an aeronautics specialist with consulting firm AIR, said the newly-named executives were well regarded but that the company had experienced important departures during the pandemic.
"They've lost a lot of people," Merluzeau said. "The next level of leadership needs to mature."
Source: AFP
