Two Senior Leaders Appointed To Key Roles
Goodrich Corporation is apparently looking beyond Boeing's
current setbacks on the Dreamliner, appointing Mike Brand as Vice
President, 787/Commercial Airframe Entry Into Service (EIS). Brand
will report to the company's three Segment Presidents – Jack
Carmola (Actuation and Landing Systems), Cindy Egnotovich (Nacelles
and Interior Systems) and Curtis Reusser (Electronic
Systems). Dave Castagnola, currently Vice President and
General Manager, Programs and Manufacturing at Goodrich's
Aerostructures business, succeeds Brand as President of the
company's Landing Gear business.
"Mike and Dave are seasoned executives who have led their
businesses to improved results, and I welcome each of them to their
new roles," said Goodrich Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer Marshall Larsen. "Serving as an enterprise interface with
Boeing on the 787 program, Mike will have direct line
responsibility for all EIS-related activity, coordinating as
appropriate with the entire organization. In this new position, he
will be able to leverage our resources and talent for the benefit
of our customer Boeing as well as for 787 operators. Throughout his
career, Dave has built strong relationships with key customers,
complementing his experience in a variety of leadership positions
in program management, engineering and operations. This suits him
well to lead our Landing Gear business."
Brand joined Goodrich in 2005 as President of its Landing Gear
business, bringing more than 20 years of experience working for
large aerospace companies, including General Electric and Teleflex.
He holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Clarkson
University in New York, an MBA from Xavier University in Ohio and a
Master of Management from the University of Pennsylvania.
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Castagnola joined Goodrich when it merged with Rohr, Inc. in
1997, and Rohr became the company's Aerostructures business.
Following 27 years in engineering, program management and
operations of increasing responsibilities, he was appointed to his
most recent position of Vice President and General Manager,
Programs and Manufacturing at Goodrich's Aerostructures business in
2008. Prior to joining Goodrich, Castagnola worked for San Diego
Aircraft Engineering in manufacturing engineering roles. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from San Diego State
University in California.
The new roles for both Brand and Castagnola are effective Jan.
1, 2011.