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Spirit AeroSystems CEO and leadership

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Executive Summary. Based on our data team's research, Thomas C. Gentile is the Spirit AeroSystems's CEO. Spirit AeroSystems has 18,200 employees, of which 45 are in a leadership position.
Here are further demographic highlights of the leadership team:
  • The Spirit AeroSystems executive team is 18% female and 82% male.
  • 65% of the management team is White.
  • 9% of Spirit AeroSystems management is Hispanic or Latino.
  • 10% of the management team is Black or African American.
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Thomas C. Gentile

CEO / President

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Proven, results oriented, global CEO with an exceptional record growing and transforming global technology focused businesses in Healthcare, Aviation, and Financial Services. Consistent ability to identify and execute on differentiating competitive advantages across geographies to drive growth. Distinctive background with 8+ years living overseas, Harvard College degree in Economics (Magna Cum Laude), MBA from Harvard Business School, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and Associate Principal (Senior Engagement Manager) at McKinsey & Company. Was one of ~20 Senior Vice Presidents at GE and a member of the Corporate Executive Council (CEC) chaired by GE CEO Jeff Immelt. Handpicked to lead major turnarounds, improve operating performance, and drive growth in global businesses in diverse industries. Board background includes Spirit AeroSystems as well as serving as the Chairman for Care Innovations, a home-health joint venture between GE and Intel; prior Chairman and current Director of InSightec, a global leader of MR guided focused ultrasound based in Israel; GE Capital Board of Directors; and Director of Synchrony Financial, a $55 billion publically traded financial services company.Expert in developing and executing strategic plans to capture new opportunities and regain market leadership with specialties in:• Strategic transformation• Technology innovation/new product development to drive organic growth• Market entry strategies to drive global growth in emerging markets• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integrations to create inorganic growth• Divestitures and portfolio optimization• Productivity and cost reduction• Product quality and regulatory excellence• Building global teams and aligning organizations for success

Samantha J. Marnick

Senior Vice President, Chief Administration Officer

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Samantha 'Sam' Marnick is an Exec VP/Chief Operating Officer at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. and Senior VP/CAO at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.. He has experience at Watson Wyatt and has worked as Senior VP:Admin & Human Resources at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.; VP:Labor Relations & Workforce Strategy at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.; and Dir:Comm & Employee Engagement at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.. Samantha studied at University of Salford.

Mark J. Suchinski

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

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Mark J Suchinski is a Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. and is based in Wichita, Kansas. He has worked as Vice President - Chief Accounting Officer at Home Products International, Inc.; Controller - Aerostructures Segment at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.; and VP:Quality at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.. Mark attended DePaul University.

Duane F. Hawkins

SVP; Pres

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Kevin Matthies

SVP, Chief Tech & Qual Officer

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Kevin Matthies is a Senior Vice President Chief Technology and Quality Officer at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. and is based in Wichita, Kansas. He has worked as Senior Vice President Global Fabrication at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.; Director II Program Management at RAYTHEON CO/; and Vice President, 787 Program at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC..

Justin Welner

SVP, CAO & CCO

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Kailash Krishnaswamy

SVP

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Mindy McPheeters

SVP

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Sean Black

Vice President Chief Engineer - Programs

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Sean Black is a Vice President Chief Engineer - Programs at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC. and is based in Wichita, Kansas. He has worked as Engineering Manager - Boeing Programmes at BAE Systems; Vice President Chief Engineer - Research & Technology / Airbus DOA at SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLDINGS, INC.; and Head of A350XWB US Programme Management at AIRBUS GROUP INC.. Sean studied at Liverpool John Moores University between 1992 and 1996 and Abertay University between 1988 and 1992.

William Edward Brown

SVP

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Thomas C. Gentile

CEO / President

Thomas C. Gentile's LinkedIn

Proven, results oriented, global CEO with an exceptional record growing and transforming global technology focused businesses in Healthcare, Aviation, and Financial Services. Consistent ability to identify and execute on differentiating competitive advantages across geographies to drive growth. Distinctive background with 8+ years living overseas, Harvard College degree in Economics (Magna Cum Laude), MBA from Harvard Business School, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, and Associate Principal (Senior Engagement Manager) at McKinsey & Company. Was one of ~20 Senior Vice Presidents at GE and a member of the Corporate Executive Council (CEC) chaired by GE CEO Jeff Immelt. Handpicked to lead major turnarounds, improve operating performance, and drive growth in global businesses in diverse industries. Board background includes Spirit AeroSystems as well as serving as the Chairman for Care Innovations, a home-health joint venture between GE and Intel; prior Chairman and current Director of InSightec, a global leader of MR guided focused ultrasound based in Israel; GE Capital Board of Directors; and Director of Synchrony Financial, a $55 billion publically traded financial services company.Expert in developing and executing strategic plans to capture new opportunities and regain market leadership with specialties in:• Strategic transformation• Technology innovation/new product development to drive organic growth• Market entry strategies to drive global growth in emerging markets• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integrations to create inorganic growth• Divestitures and portfolio optimization• Productivity and cost reduction• Product quality and regulatory excellence• Building global teams and aligning organizations for success

John L. Plueger

Board Member

Irene M. Esteves

Board Member

Laura H. Wright

Board Member

Patrick M. Shanahan

Board Member

Paul E. Fulchino

Board Member

Robert D. Johnson

Board Member

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Ronald T. Kadish

Board Member

Stephen Anthony Cambone

Board Member

James R. Ray

Board Member

Spirit AeroSystems leadership demographics

Spirit AeroSystems gender distribution in management team

  • The Spirit AeroSystems executive team is 18% female and 82% male.
  • Spirit AeroSystems is 24% female and 76% male company-wide.
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Company-wide: 76%
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Female
18%
Company-wide: 24%

Spirit AeroSystems executives by race

Management Team:
  • The most common ethnicity among Spirit AeroSystems executive officers is White.
  • 65% of the management team is White.
  • 11% of Spirit AeroSystems's management is Asian.
  • 10% of the management team is Black or African American.
Company-wide:
  • White is the most common ethnicity company-wide.
  • 69% of employees are White.
  • 10% of employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 9% of employees are Asian.
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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2024
Pros of working at Spirit AeroSystems

Learning all you can work smart and be open and ready to move up in the business.

Cons of working at Spirit AeroSystems

Sometimes the hours can be a killer. Management can be a little a little over the top with what they want but it's not always them your employees make work longer then what its supposed to be.

Spirit AeroSystems benefits

The results of our work, a fod free no repairs and no errors or damage to the product (air plane parts).

What do you like best about Spirit AeroSystems's CEO and the leadership team?

They set a goal on demand. They are not strict just want the product done promptly and correct the first FOD FREE..

How would you improve Spirit AeroSystems's culture?

Always keep the employee happy and treated well. Don't overwork your best workers. Have like 2-3 fun days in a month to keep families engaged to what job there love ones are doing.

How did you prepare for the Spirit AeroSystems interview?

By staying calm and open-minded. And just simply be me.

How does your compensation at Spirit AeroSystems compare to the industry average?

In my experience, it is very well over the average then most companies in and around that AeroSystems.

What's the diversity at Spirit AeroSystems like?

The demographics within the organization is a great and well-organized.

What brings you the most joy at Spirit AeroSystems?

Personally, when everyone is on the same page and we get what done of us.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Apr 2023
Pros of working at Spirit AeroSystems

Diversity regarding exposure to experiences, knowledge, skills, and leading technologies and future of organizational structures and processes.

Cons of working at Spirit AeroSystems

Politics and hidden agendas. More of a personal experience with various individuals but I would rather focus on growing in my work life and building the company up than waste time on politics that do not benefit the company or myself.

Spirit AeroSystems benefits

High pay and advancement.

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2022
Pros of working at Spirit AeroSystems

I like the health insurance they really don't have any other benefits that are any better than anyone else

Cons of working at Spirit AeroSystems

lack of organization

Spirit AeroSystems benefits

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at Spirit AeroSystems

Paycheck. The salary was a carry-over from Boeing. Also got to work together with some really, really awesome people.

Cons of working at Spirit AeroSystems

Belligerent management, forced shift rotation (salaried position), mandatory overtime, performance management reviews (and that was literally intolerable. Never minded Boeing reviews), forced totem ranking quotas. Retired after 31 years as was unceremoniously walked out.

Spirit AeroSystems benefits

As a Boeing retiree who was carried over on day one, there really was nothing except a paycheck and vacation time.

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