It wasn't an unexpected announcement in light of the extended
medical leave of Cessna's highly respected Charlie Johnson, but ANN
has just learned that Cessna has just announced the selection of a
new CEO.
Textron Inc. has just announced that effective
immediately, Jack J. Pelton has been named president and
chief executive officer of Cessna Aircraft Company, the world's
leading producer of light and mid-size business jets and a flagship
Textron company. Pelton will report to Textron Chief Operating
Officer Steven Loranger and replaces Charlie Johnson, who has
retired after more than 20 years with the company.
For the past four months, Pelton (below, right), 45, has filled
this leadership role at Cessna while Johnson was on medical
leave.