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Spirit AeroSystems Names Anderson Chief Financial Officer
WICHITA, Kan., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (NYSE: SPR), announced today that Philip Anderson
has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to
Jeff Turner, President and CEO. Anderson has served as Interim Chief Financial
Officer since October of 2009.
Anderson had previously served as Spirit's Treasurer and Vice President
of Investor Relations, and has more than 20 years of experience in aerospace
and finance for companies including Boeing Integrated Defense Systems and
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Anderson began his career with Boeing in 1989
and went on to serve in a variety of finance and manufacturing leadership
positions. Prior to joining Spirit in 2006, he was Director of Corporate
Finance and Banking for Boeing.
"I am extremely pleased to announce Phil's appointment as Spirit CFO,"
Turner said. "Phil is a proven performer with a track record of success. His
experience and in-depth knowledge of our industry and company provides
continuity and continued focus on creating long term value for our customers
and shareholders."
As Spirit AeroSystems' Chief Financial Officer, Anderson is responsible
for the overall financial management of the company, its financial reporting
and transparency, as well as other corporate functions including controller,
treasury, investor relations, tax, long-range planning, and corporate and
strategic development.
"I'm delighted and honored to be given the opportunity to lead Spirit's
finance function," Anderson said. "This is a great company, with an
outstanding team, and I look forward to helping position Spirit for current
and future success."
Anderson's ascension to Spirit CFO is a homecoming of sorts. Anderson
earned his B.A. and M.B.A. from Wichita State University and began his
aviation career in Wichita, site of Spirit's world headquarters.
About Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
Based in Wichita, Kan., Spirit AeroSystems is the world's largest
independent supplier of commercial airplane assemblies and components. In
addition to its Kansas facility, Spirit has locations in Tulsa and McAlester,
Okla.; Prestwick, Scotland; Samlesbury, England; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and
is developing new manufacturing facilities in Kinston, N.C.; 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.
CONTACT: Debbie Gann,
Corporate Communications of Spirit AeroSystems,Inc.,
+1-316-526-3910
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