Analysis: With Gentile out at Spirit, here’s what Shanahan’s hiring likely means

By Bryan Corliss

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Oct. 2, 2023, © Leeham News – Tom Gentile is out as CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, the victim of a number of serious production missteps and a failure to lead the Tier 1 supplier into a stronger position following the Covid-19 pandemic and the grounding of Boeing’s 737 MAX. 

Interim Spirit AeroSystems CEO Pat Shanahan.

The new interim CEO is Pat Shanahan, a long-time Boeing and Pentagon executive who has been serving on Spirit’s board since 2021. 

Spirit said its board is conducting a search for a new chief executive.

  • Markets respond to news
  • Shanahan faces huge challenges as CEO
  • Shanahan's resume fits Spirit's need 
  • Our takeaway: What this means for Spirit’s future

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