Stephen Estill, Carey Bond, And Robert Kokorda Assume New Challenges

Sikorsky Aircraft announced Monday three senior level appointments to continue the company’s rapid sales growth while accelerating the expansion of operations globally.

Stephen B. Estill was named to the newly created position of Vice President, Strategic Partnerships. He will develop, negotiate and implement strategic partnerships globally that will help sustain and extend Sikorsky’s footprint in the increasingly complex international marketplace.

Carey Bond was appointed Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, the position previously held by Estill. Bond has served as Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Strategic Programs since 2005.  In his new role, he will provide executive leadership for global aircraft sales, marketing, communications and US government business development activities.

Robert Kokorda was appointed Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Synergy. In addition to the responsibilities previously held by Bond -- defining and executing Sikorsky’s strategic vision and evaluating and implementing acquisition and divestiture strategies -- Kokorda will determine appropriate business synergies across the Sikorsky enterprise.

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