The Unlikely Savior of Boeing: Kelly Ortberg's Quiet Revolution The resurrection of Boeing is one of the most remarkable corporate turnarounds in recent history. At its helm is an unlikely hero: Kelly Ortberg.
While his name may not be as well known as some of his peers, Ortberg's impact on the struggling aerospace giant has been nothing short of transformative.
Ortberg took over as CEO in August 2024, a time when Boeing was reeling from a series of high profile disasters, including the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.