Boeing has appointed Dennis Swanson to the expanded role of vice president for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in India.
Swanson will be based in New Delhi and focus on strengthening relationships with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction and establishing new in-country partnerships. With this expanded role, Swanson will be responsible for all aspects of BDS’ business in India.
"We're proud of the enduring relationship our company has forged with India over the past 70 years," said Pratyush Kumar, president, Boeing India. “Swanson’s assignment demonstrates our commitment to a lasting relationship with the Indian government and with the growing number of in-country Boeing partners and suppliers.”
Previously, Swanson led BDS industrial participation programs in the Middle East and Africa. For 16 years, Swanson contributed to Boeing’s expansion into international markets by identifying new business opportunities, managing complex industrial projects and establishing key relationships in countries including India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Turkey..
"India has important security requirements that Boeing is helping to address, and Swanson’s experience in this country and around the globe will be an asset in meeting those goals" said Chris Raymond, vice president of BDS Business Development and Strategy.
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