Boeing Appoints Jeff Shockey to lead Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy

ARLINGTON, Va. On February 20, Boeing announced Jeff Shockey as the company’s new executive vice president of Government Operations, Global Public Policy & Corporate Strategy, effective Feb. 24.

Shockey will lead Boeing’s global public policy efforts, including US federal, state and local government operations and sustainability, as well as the company’s global philanthropic organization Boeing Global Engagement. Additionally, Shockey will ensure a cohesive corporate strategy to communicate Boeing’s business interests and drive engagement with public and private stakeholders.

He will report to Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg and serve on the company’s Executive Council.

“Jeff’s tremendous record of accomplishment across more than 30 years in government, government relations and business development will be an asset as we work to restore trust with key government stakeholders,” said Ortberg. “His prior experience at Boeing and across the commercial and defense industry will support our ongoing focus on strengthening our culture and building a new future for Boeing based on a strong foundation of safety, quality and performance.”

Shockey returns to Boeing after leading global government relations at RTX. His previous Boeing leadership roles include vice president of Global Sales and Marketing for Defense, Space & Security and vice president of Federal Affairs and International Policy for Government Operations. He also has served as staff director of the House Permanent

Select Committee on Intelligence, staff director and deputy director of the House Appropriations Committee and other senior staff roles in the US House of Representatives.

A leading global aerospace company and top US exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our US and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.