KUALA LUMPUR: American aerospace manufacturer The Boeing Company (Boeing) saw a change in its leadership in Southeast Asia naming former Australian diplomat Penny Burtt as the new president for the region's business.
The announcement of the leadership change was made today (June 18).
Burtt will take over the role from the current president for Southeast Asia, Alexander Feldman starting July 3.
Boeing said Burtt will be based in Singapore and oversee the company's strategy and operations as the manufacturer expands its regional presence.
Burtt will also become director and chair of Boeing Singapore Pte Ltd and president director of PT. Boeing Indonesia.
"We're excited to have Penny join Boeing as she brings a strong combination of diplomatic and business skills through her 25 years in the private and public sectors across the region," Boeing Global president, Brendan Nelson AO said in a statement today.
Burtt said she looks forward to expanding Boeing's presence in Southeast Asia, a key market for the manufacturer of commercial airplanes, defence products and space systems.
She is a former Australian diplomat who served in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. Most recently, she led public policy and government relations for the Asia Pacific region at Stripe, a financial infrastructure company.
Burtt was also the group chief executive officer of Asialink, Australia's leading centre for Asia engagement. She also held Asia leadership positions at Visa and McKinsey & Company.
She is a board member of the US-Asean Business Council.