Robert E. Verbeck named new CFO for Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Boeing has named Robert E. Verbeck chief financial officer of its $34 billion (2009 revenues) Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business. He succeeds Randy Simons, who is retiring. Verbeck most recently served as CFO for the Boeing Military Aircraft business unit of BDS. He previously held posts as BDS controller, program manager for the United Kingdom tanker program, and general manager of BDS Finance.