Spirit AeroSystems' CEO to retire on July 31, 2016

Larry Lawson, Spirit AeroSystems’ President and CEO, has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to retire on July 31, 2016. Lawson joined Spirit in 2013 and is credited with transforming the company’s performance through operational excellence, organizational realignment, talent development and business fundamentals. Chief Operating Officer Tom Gentile will take over as Spirit President and CEO following Lawson’s retirement, and will transition into the new role over the next several weeks.