Gregory D. Smith

Director photo - Gregory D. Smith

Independent Chairman of the Board

Director since:

2022

Education
  • BS, Business, Kennedy Western University
  • Executive Education, Harvard University
  • Executive Education, Wharton Business School

Mr. Smith brings three decades of global aerospace experience to the Board, having held leadership roles at prominent aviation and defense companies.

He has a demonstrated track record of driving operational excellence across manufacturing, operations, supply chain and quality programs management. He also contributes to the Board his extensive expertise in financial strategy, risk management, information technology and regulatory affairs for complex, capital-intensive industries.

Key skills and experience:

  • Information technology
  • Financial / accounting
  • Investment
  • International leadership
  • Senior leadership
  • Sustainability
  • Airline / travel / transportation
  • Risk management

Career highlights:

  • Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, G2 Equity Partners – an aerospace and defense private equity firm (2024 - present)
  • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Enterprise Operations at The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) – a global aerospace company (2020 - 2021)
  • Chief Financial Officer, The Boeing Company (2011 - 2020)
  • Interim Chief Executive Officer, The Boeing Company (2019 - 2020)
  • Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller, The Boeing Company (2010 - 2012)
  • Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, The Boeing Company (2008 - 2010)
  • Vice President, Investor Relations, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTX) – an aerospace and defense company (2004 - 2008)

Current public company directorships:

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) (2017 - present)

Notable affiliations:

  • Board Member, Lurie Children’s Hospital Foundation
  • Board Member, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare
  • Board Member, Sierra Space Corporation
  • Board Member, Sugar23
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