Harry Curtis Stonecipher was born on May 16,1936 and is an American business executive who was president and chief executive officer of American aerospace companies: Sundstrand, McDonnell Douglas, and The Boeing Company.
13 Facts About Harry Stonecipher
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Harry Stonecipher was forced to resign from Boeing following the disclosure of an affair with a subordinate, in violation of the Boeing Code of Conduct.
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In May 2002, Harry Stonecipher received an Honorary Doctorate Degree of Science from Washington University in St Louis.
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Harry Stonecipher began his career at General Motors' Allison Division, where he worked as a lab technician and was influenced by Jack Welch.
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Harry Stonecipher moved to General Electric's Large Engine Division in 1960, and began to move up the ranks.
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Harry Stonecipher became a vice president at GE in 1979, then a division head in 1984.
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In September 1994, Harry Stonecipher was elected President and CEO of McDonnell Douglas, holding this post until its merger with Boeing in 1997.
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Harry Stonecipher remained on the Board following the successful completion of that transaction, serving as President and COO of the merged entity.
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Harry Stonecipher came out of retirement to lead Boeing, following the resignation of Chairman and CEO Phil Condit in December 2003 over several scandals.
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Harry Stonecipher assumed the titles of President and CEO, which was not considered an interim appointment as there was no search initiated for a new Chief Executive, while Lewis Platt became non-executive Chairman of the Board.
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Harry Stonecipher oversaw the launch of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in order to challenge Airbus.
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Harry Stonecipher submitted his resignation upon request of the Boeing Board of Directors on March 6,2005, after an internal investigation revealed a consensual relationship with Boeing executive Debra Peabody.
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In 1955, at age 18, Harry Stonecipher married Joan in Rossville, Ga.