Today marks Kelly Ortberg's first day as CEO of Boeing, and he is already making waves with his decision to work out of the company's offices in Seattle. This move is significant as it brings Ortberg back to the location where Boeing was headquartered for its first 85 years before relocating to Chicago in 2001.
In a memo to staff, Ortberg explained that his choice to work in Seattle, 2,300 miles away from the current corporate offices in Arlington, Virginia, is aimed at rebuilding trust in the company's commercial aircraft business. He emphasized the importance of being closer to production lines and development programs across the company, particularly the commercial airplane programs.
