24 December 2019:The Boeing Company has appointed Niel Golightly as the company's Senior Vice President of Communications, effective Jan. 1, 2020. He succeeds Anne Toulouse.
Golightly's reporting head would be the interim CEO Greg Smith initially, and then to President and CEO David Calhoun from 13th January 2019 onward. Golightly will serve on the company's executive council and be based in Chicago.
"Niel is a world-class communications professional with deep knowledge, expertise and relationships acquired over an accomplished career in both the private and public sectors," said Smith. "Importantly, he shares our values of safety, quality and integrity, and as a former Navy fighter pilot, Niel brings a deep passion for aerospace and Boeing's mission. We are excited to welcome Niel to the team as we work together to safely return the 737 MAX to service, restore trust with our key stakeholders around the globe, and continue to build our future."
Golightly previously worked at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), where he was the Global Chief Communications Officer since 2018. There he was responsible for developing and implementing FCA's overarching corporate communications strategy, overseeing media relations, leadership and employee communications, and working alongside the company's CEO and leadership team.