All articles tagged with #chief operating officer
Hall of Fame NFL linebacker Derrick Brooks has been appointed as the COO of USF Athletics, bringing his extensive sports leadership, community involvement, and business experience to enhance the university's athletic programs and community engagement.
Norfolk Southern is set to name John Orr, an executive from Canadian Pacific Kansas City, as its new chief operating officer amid a proxy battle with activist investor Ancora Holdings. Orr brings a background in Precision Scheduled Railroading operations, which is highly valued on Wall Street. The move comes as Norfolk Southern seeks to fend off Ancora's efforts to oust CEO Alan Shaw and install former CSX operations chief Jamie Boychuk as COO. Orr replaces Paul Duncan and will be tasked with improving the company's operational, financial, and safety performance.
The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres have appointed Pete Guelli as the Chief Operating Officer for both organizations, overseeing their business operations. Guelli, who previously served as the Chief Business Officer for the New York Giants, brings extensive experience in sports business, including a successful tenure with the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA. His return to Buffalo marks his second stint with the Bills, where he previously oversaw the team's expansion into the Rochester market.
Boeing has appointed Stephanie Pope, the current head of Boeing Global Services (BGS), to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Pope's promotion positions her as a top contender to succeed CEO David Calhoun when he eventually steps down. As the leader of BGS, Pope has overseen the only profitable segment of Boeing amid supply chain issues and cost overruns in other units. In her new role, Pope will have commercial planemaking and defense businesses reporting to her. This move comes as Boeing's board discusses potential successors to Calhoun, including CFO Brian West and the head of the commercial airplanes business, Stan Deal. If Pope becomes CEO, she will be the first woman to hold the position in Boeing's history.
Boeing has appointed Stephanie Pope as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the company, effective January 1, 2024. In her new role, Pope will be responsible for driving stability and performance across Boeing, overseeing the company's three business units and focusing on supply chain, quality, manufacturing, and engineering excellence. Pope, a 29-year Boeing leader, brings deep business and customer expertise across all Boeing markets.
Boeing is expected to name Stephanie Pope, the current head of Boeing Global Services, as its chief operating officer, positioning her as the likely successor to CEO David Calhoun. Pope, who has been with Boeing for two decades, is expected to be appointed as COO as early as Monday. Calhoun is likely to remain in his position for at least another year.
Boeing is promoting Stephanie Pope, the head of its services arm, to the position of chief operating officer, positioning her as the likely successor to CEO David Calhoun as the company prepares for its next leadership transition. Pope, a three-decade veteran at Boeing, emerged as the frontrunner for the role, beating out other top executives.
Nikola Corporation has appointed Mary Chan as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023. Chan will lead the company's engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams, aligning with the vision of President and CEO Steve Girsky to streamline decision-making processes and enhance Nikola's reputation in engineering and manufacturing. Chan brings extensive experience in technology and transportation, having previously served in executive positions at General Motors and Dell Inc. She will play a crucial role in driving Nikola's mission of achieving a zero-emissions future in the trucking industry.
Nikola Corporation has appointed Mary Chan as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 9, 2023. In her role, Chan will lead the company's engineering, program, product, supply chain, and manufacturing teams. The appointment aligns with Nikola's vision to streamline decision-making processes and enhance its reputation for excellence in engineering and manufacturing. Chan brings extensive experience in technology and transportation, having previously served as President of the Global Connected Consumer group at General Motors (GM) and in executive positions at Dell Inc. and Alcatel-Lucent.
Scott Washington, the chief operating officer of Howard County schools who oversaw student transportation, is no longer employed by the system. The school system has been struggling with canceled bus routes due to problems with a new bus contractor. Washington's exit comes as the school system continues to grapple with student transportation woes, including major busing delays and driver shortages.