Boeing

Boeing today announced that Raymond (Ray) Conner has been named vice president, Sales, for Commercial Airplanes, effective Jan. 1, 2008. Conner will replace Larry Dickenson, who has announced his intention to retire from The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] Dec. 31. Conner will report to Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Scott Carson.

Conner, 52, who has led Commercial Airplanes sales for the Americas since February 2003, will lead all sales efforts for airplanes and related services to airlines and leasing companies around the world.