The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has named Anthony M. Parasida, 53, president of the Company's $8 billion Global Services & Support (GS&S) business, effective immediately. Parasida will lead a 17,000-employee team with headquarters in St. Louis and more than 260 locations around the world, including the United States, Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and active military theaters.

"In his 31 years with the company, Tony has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers and his teams, making him ideally suited for this position," said Dennis Muilenburg, president and CEO of Boeing Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). "He has a proven track record of giving his people the leadership and direction they need to perform their jobs, as well as the recognition and encouragement to help them succeed. He has the right leadership strengths, customer focus and strategic capabilities to grow GS&S and help IDS achieve our business goals and objectives." GS&S, an operating unit of IDS, provides global after-delivery support for military platforms and systems, and a broad array of defense and government services.