Burtt to head Boeing in southeast Asia

BTN News
Friday, 21 June 2024

Boeing has named Penny Burtt, a former Australian diplomat who has served in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, as its new president in southeast Asia.


Based in Singapore, she will oversee the company’s strategy and operations and also become director and chair of Boeing Singapore and president director of PT Boeing Indonesia.

“Penny brings a strong combination of diplomatic and business skills through 25 years in the private and public sectors across the region,” said Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global.

"Southeast Asia is a dynamic region I’ve dedicated much of my career to,” said Burtt. 

“Encompassing 10n countries and nearly 700 million people, I look forward to expanding Boeing’s presence in this key market.”

Burtt most-recently led public policy and government relations for the Asia Pacific region at Stripe, a financial infrastructure company. 

Burtt to head Boeing in southeast Asia

BTN News
Friday, 21 June 2024

Boeing has named Penny Burtt, a former Australian diplomat who has served in Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, as its new president in southeast Asia.


Based in Singapore, she will oversee the company’s strategy and operations and also become director and chair of Boeing Singapore and president director of PT Boeing Indonesia.

“Penny brings a strong combination of diplomatic and business skills through 25 years in the private and public sectors across the region,” said Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global.

"Southeast Asia is a dynamic region I’ve dedicated much of my career to,” said Burtt. 

“Encompassing 10n countries and nearly 700 million people, I look forward to expanding Boeing’s presence in this key market.”

Burtt most-recently led public policy and government relations for the Asia Pacific region at Stripe, a financial infrastructure company.