Who is the CEO, Boeing Defense, Space & Security of Boeing?

Updated Data as of 2026-10-07

Share:

Steve Parker has been the Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security of Boeing since 2025 and reports to Kelly Ortberg. Steve reached the role after 4 tracked posts, most recently President and Chief Executive Officer, Defense, Space and Security at Boeing. He was previously the unit's chief operating officer and led the Bombers and Fighters division, responsible for programs such as the F-15EX, F/A-18E/F and T-7A, and the Vertical Lift division behind the AH-64 Apache and H-47 Chinook. Steve studied at Queensland University of Technology (master's in project management). Steve is one of 10 tracked leaders at the company.

Steve Parker profile

SP
Steve Parker
Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, Boeing
President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security since July 2025

Steve Parker is an executive vice president of Boeing and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, named to the role in July 2025 after serving as its interim leader from September 2024. Earlier roles include chief operating officer of Boeing Defence Australia.

Education
Queensland University of Technology (master's in project management)
Reports to
Kelly Ortberg
Email
••••@boeing.com

Get this data with Derrick Enrich Leads

Find and verify Steve Parker's professional email in the Derrick web app (5 credits per email found), or track Boeing with Signal to be alerted when its leaders change jobs, it raises funds or starts hiring (Standard plan and up).

Steve Parker career history

  • President and Chief Executive Officer, Defense, Space and Security, BoeingJuly 2025 to present
  • Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, Defense, Space and Security, BoeingSeptember 2024 to July 2025
  • Vice President and General Manager, Bombers and Fighters, BoeingEarlier career
  • Chief Operating Officer, Boeing Defence AustraliaEarlier career

Get this data with Derrick Enrich Leads

Other leaders at Boeing

LeaderEmailProfile
KOKelly OrtbergKelly OrtbergPresident and Chief Executive Officer ••••@boeing.com
JMJay MalaveExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ••••@boeing.com
SPStephanie PopeChief Executive Officer, Boeing Commercial Airplanes ••••@boeing.com
CRChris RaymondChief Executive Officer, Boeing Global Services ••••@boeing.com
HMHoward McKenzieChief Engineer ••••@boeing.com
BGBrett GerryChief Legal Officer ••••@boeing.com
UAUma AmuluruChief Human Resources Officer ••••@boeing.com
DDDana DeasyDana DeasyChief Information Digital Officer ••••@boeing.com
DRDon RuhmannChief Aerospace Safety Officer ••••@boeing.com

Get this data with Derrick Find a company's people

More about Boeing

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Parker?

Steve Parker is the Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Defense, Space & Security of Boeing (as of 2026-10-07). President and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security since July 2025. You can see their background and career history above.

What is Steve Parker's background?

Steve Parker is an executive vice president of Boeing and president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, named to the role in July 2025 after serving as its interim leader from September 2024. He was previously the unit's chief operating officer and led the Bombers and Fighters division, responsible for programs such as the F-15EX, F/A-18E/F and T-7A, and the Vertical Lift division behind the AH-64 Apache and H-47 Chinook. Earlier roles include chief operating officer of Boeing Defence Australia.

How can I contact Steve Parker at Boeing?

You can find and verify Steve Parker's professional email and direct phone number with Derrick, from its web app or Google Sheets. Boeing does not use a single email pattern, so do not guess the address: find and verify it before reaching out.

Who does Steve Parker report to?

Steve Parker reports to Kelly Ortberg. See the full org chart on the Boeing executives page.