Boeing has named Penny Burtt as the new President of the company’s Southeast Asia business, effective July 3rd. Based in Singapore, Burtt will oversee Boeing’s strategy and operations as the company expands its regional presence. She will also serve as Director and Chair of Boeing Singapore Pte. Ltd. and President Director of PT. Boeing Indonesia.
Boeing has partnered with stakeholders in Southeast Asia for over 75 years, building aerospace and defence capabilities in the region with offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines. The region is one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial airplane markets and its defence needs are rapidly expanding.
“I am delighted to join Boeing and lead our efforts in Southeast Asia, a dynamic region I’ve dedicated much of my career to,” said Burtt. “Encompassing ten countries and nearly 700 million people, I look forward to expanding Boeing’s presence in this key market.”
Burtt most recently led Public Policy and Government Relations for the Asia Pacific region at Stripe, a financial infrastructure company. Prior to that, she was Group CEO of Asialink, Australia’s leading centre for Asia engagement and held Asia leadership positions at Visa and McKinsey & Company. Burtt is a former Australian diplomat who served in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. She is a Board member of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council.
