Boeing’s Defense Head to Retire, Global Services Head to Take Over

The Boeing regional headquarters in Arlington, Va., on April 29, 2020. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

Boeing Co. said on Monday the head of its big defense division, Leanne Caret, will retire after nearly 35 years with the aviation company.

Caret, who is 55 years old, will be succeeded by Ted Colbert effective April 1.