Boeing Dismantles DEI Team, Chief Resigns

Sara Liang Bowen’s resignation was announced amid intensified scrutiny of Boeing’s safety practices and corporate priorities.

The Boeing logo is displayed at the company's factory in Renton, Wash., on Sept. 24, 2024. Lindsey Wasson/AP Photo

The head of aircraft manufacturer Boeing’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts announced her resignation on Thursday amid reports the company has dismantled the department.

Sara Liang Bowen, a company vice president who led the now-dismantled DEI department since 2019, shared news of her departure on LinkedIn.