The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has named Darryl Davis to the position of president, Advanced Systems, for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). Davis replaces George Muellner, who recently announced his intent to retire, effective December 31, 2007. In his new role, Davis will be responsible for working with the three businesses within IDS — Precision Engagement & Mobility Systems, Network & Space Systems and Support Systems. He’ll help them develop cross-cutting concepts and technologies to respond to evolving needs of customers and to address potential new markets.
Davis, 53, is a 28-year veteran of Boeing who has held increasingly responsible management and executive positions in the areas of engineering, new technology and business development. Prior to this assignment, Davis served as Vice President & General Manager of Advanced Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems, a position he held since 2006. In that role, Davis was responsible for helping to shape the future of the IDS Precision Engagement and Mobility Systems business around three primary capabilities: persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and airborne anti-submarine warfare; global attack; and global mobility.
In announcing the appointment of Davis to this position, Boeing also announced that Advanced Systems headquarters would be moved from Long Beach, California to St. Louis, Missouri, where IDS is headquartered. Dr. David Whelan will remain as deputy in Southern California—St. Louis, Missouri
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